Open Free School Primary Mixed

Co-op Academy New Islington

10 Hugh Oldham Way, Manchester, M4 6EY
Part of: THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Co-op Academy New Islington
Manchester, M4 6EY
381 Pupils
420 Capacity
4–11 Age Range
15.50% FSM %
188 Boys
193 Girls
About Co-op Academy New Islington

Co-op Academy New Islington is an Free Schools for pupils aged 4–11 based in Manchester, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open.

It has 381 pupils on roll. School capacity: 420. Current headteacher: Joshua Berry.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Manchester or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Central
Ward Ancoats & Beswick
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders Not applicable
Sixth Form Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 02-09-2013
UKPRN 10041679
URN 139598
Data Last Updated 10-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Scott Bennett-Pearce Chair of Local Governing Body 01/11/2023 01/11/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Natalie Winterbottom Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 — N/A
Headteacher Joshua Berry Local Governor 17/04/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Naomi Bibby Local Governor 30/09/2024 29/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Frances Cameron Local Governor 11/10/2022 10/10/2026 Elected by parents
Jaymini Chohan Local Governor 31/10/2025 31/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Evette Currie Local Governor 09/10/2023 08/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Gloria Lilley Local Governor 11/10/2022 10/10/2026 Elected by parents
Eleanor Losse Local Governor 04/07/2022 03/07/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Hunter Lyden Local Governor 04/10/2022 03/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Sarah Mark Local Governor 23/06/2025 22/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Larissa Ritchie Local Governor 26/09/2022 25/09/2026 Elected by school staff
Schools Nearby
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0.68 km • Manchester
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0.76 km • Manchester
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Abbott Community Primary School
0.87 km • Manchester
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Sol Christian Academy
0.91 km •
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The Cooperative College
0.99 km • Manchester
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Digital Advantage
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Frequently Asked Questions
Co-op Academy New Islington is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
Co-op Academy New Islington has 381 pupils, with a capacity of 420.
Co-op Academy New Islington caters for pupils aged 4 to 11.
The Headteacher at Co-op Academy New Islington is Mr Joshua Berry.
Co-op Academy New Islington is at 10 Hugh Oldham Way, New Islington Marina, Manchester, M4 6EY, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Co-op Academy New Islington: Does not have a sixth form.
Co-op Academy New Islington is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Joshua Berry
10 Hugh Oldham Way, New Islington Marina, Manchester, M4 6EY
01612738007
newislington.coopacademies.co.uk
Location
M4 6EY  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139598
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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