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Co-op Academy Walkden Catchment Area

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

Co-op Academy Walkden is a academy converter secondary school in Manchester, Salford , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1478 pupils, and a capacity of 1500 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,478

Pupils

1,500

Capacity

99%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2023

Co-op Academy Walkden Catchment Area Information

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

Operating near capacity: 99% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Salford 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 Walkden — School Information

Full address
Old Clough Lane, Walkden, Manchester, M28 7JB
Local authority
Salford
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27.9% of pupils
DfE URN
146404

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Frequently Asked Questions — Co-op Academy Walkden

Is Co-op Academy Walkden oversubscribed?

Co-op Academy Walkden is operating close to its capacity of 1500 places (99% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for Co-op Academy Walkden?

Admission to Co-op Academy Walkden is managed by Salford. 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 Walkden cover?

Co-op Academy Walkden is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford, 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 Walkden?

Co-op Academy Walkden was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.