Co-op Academy Failsworth
The Co-operative Academy of Failsworth, formerly Failsworth School, is a co-educational secondary school admitting children between 11–16 years of age. The school is located in Failsworth, Greater Manchester.
| The Co-operative Academy of Failsworth | |
|---|---|
| Address | |
Brierley Avenue , , M35 9HA England | |
| Coordinates | 53.507630°N 2.146633°W |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy (English school) |
| Motto | Believe and Achieve |
| Local authority | Oldham |
| Department for Education URN | 144627 Tables |
| Ofsted | Reports |
| Headteacher | Phillip Quirk[1] |
| Gender | Co-educational[1] |
| Age | 11 to 16[1] |
| Enrolment | 1,450[1] |
| Colour(s) | Maroon Gold |
| Website | Co-op Academy Failsworth |
School history
New school buildings were opened in 2008 at a cost of £28 million.
In 2010 the school was found to be in deficit of £582,000.[2]
In 2014 the school was judged Inadequate.[3][4] In 2016 the judgement improved to Requires Improvement.[3]
The school became an academy as part of the Co-operative Academies Trust in 2017.[5] As of 2019 the school had not yet been inspected again since it became an academy.[3]
Academic performance
In 2018 the school's Progress 8 benchmark was "well below average".[1] 28% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and math GCSEs, compared to 36% in the local authority area and 40% nationally.[1] The school did not meet the government's minimum standards at GCSE ("floor target").[6]
Notable former pupils
- Nathan Eccleston – Footballer, Blackpool F.C.[7]
- James Mudriczki – Singer, Puressence[8]
- Tony Szuminski – Musician, Puressence[8]
- James Tarkowski – Current Burnley FC Player[9]
- Darren Wharton – Musician
- Ronnie Wallwork, footballer[10]
References
- "Co-op Academy Failsworth". Get information about schools. GOV.UK. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- Greer, Stuart (9 December 2010). "'Scandal' as Oldham schools go £2m into the red". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- "Failsworth School". Ofsted. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- Akbor, Ruhubia (15 December 2014). "Failsworth School complains to Ofsted after being told it is 'inadequate'". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- "THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST". Get information about schools. GOV.UK. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- Miller, Claire (24 January 2019). "England's worst schools REVEALED - is YOUR child's school on the 2019 list?". The Mirror. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- "Italian job for former Failsworth pupil?". Manchester Evening News. 12 January 2013. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 30 May 2008. Retrieved 2 November 2008.CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
- Keegan, Mike (18 October 2013). "Tarkowski staying grounded despite United links". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 29 January 2019.
- "Ex-United player in court". Oldham Evening Chronicle. 23 May 2011. Retrieved 29 January 2019.