Co-op Academy Walkden Catchment Area
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.
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.
Find Salford catchment area documents →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
Other Secondary Schools in Manchester
If Co-op Academy Walkden is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Manchester are the next closest alternatives.
Loreto High School Chorlton Catchment Area
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Our Lady's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M9 0RP
The Barlow RC High School and Specialist Science College Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M20 6BX
Cardinal Langley Roman Catholic High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M24 2GL
St Patrick's RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M30 7JJ
St Ambrose Barlow RC High School Catchment Area
Voluntary aided school · M27 9QP
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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.