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Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent is an academy sponsor led secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent , serving pupils aged 11-16, with 1248 pupils, and a capacity of 1230 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11-16

Age range

1,248

Pupils

1,230

Capacity

101%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2013

Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent?

The catchment area for Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

As an academy, Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Stoke-on-Trent. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 1248 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1230 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Stoke-on-Trent before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent: at or above its 1230 place limit

Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent has a published admission number of 1230 places. 1248 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 101%. The school is at or above its published limit of 1230 places. Stoke-on-Trent allocates places using ranked criteria: looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment distance. The last-distance figure is likely to remain tight if demand holds at this level.

The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 51% of pupils at Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent are eligible for free school meals, above the national average of around 24%. This reflects the school's role in a higher-deprivation area of Stoke-on-Trent.

To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.

Stoke-on-Trent publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Stoke-on-Trent school admissions →

Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent: School Information

Full address
Westport Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4LD
Local authority
Stoke-on-Trent
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
51% of pupils
DfE URN
136102

Other Secondary Schools in Stoke-on-Trent

If Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Stoke-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.

Frequently Asked Questions: Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent

What is the catchment area for Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent?

The catchment area for Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent is the geographic zone Stoke-on-Trent uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Stoke-on-Trent publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.

Is Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent oversubscribed?

Yes, Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent currently has 1248 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1230 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent?

Admission to Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent is managed by Stoke-on-Trent. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent cover?

Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent is a secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent, serving pupils aged 11-16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent?

Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent was rated Good by Ofsted in 2013. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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