Open Free School 16 plus Mixed

Connell Co-Op College

301 Alan Turing Way, Manchester, M11 3BS
Part of: BRIGHT FUTURES EDUCATIONAL TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Connell Co-Op College
Manchester, M11 3BS
836 Pupils
1,050 Capacity
16–19 Age Range
0.00% FSM %
384 Boys
452 Girls
About Connell Co-Op College

Located in Manchester (M11 3BS), Connell Co-Op College is a mixed-gender 16 plus school for pupils aged 16–19, classified as Free Schools and situated within the local authority of Manchester.

It has 836 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,050. Current headteacher: Emma Soper.

Data for Connell Co-Op College comes from the Department for Education's official establishment register. For the most up-to-date admissions or contact details, visit the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools 16 to 19
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education 16 plus
Status Open
Local Authority Manchester
Region North West
Administrative District Manchester
Parliamentary Constituency Manchester Central
Ward Clayton & Openshaw
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened 02-09-2013
UKPRN 10042041
URN 139730
Data Last Updated 27-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Lloyd Thomas Chair of Local Governing Body 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Natalie Winterbottom Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2024 — N/A
Mark Adams Local Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Oluyemi Akinwumi Local Governor 01/07/2023 01/07/2027 Elected by parents
Chris Bishop Local Governor 01/04/2023 31/03/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Chris Bishop Local Governor 01/04/2025 31/03/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Emma Boswell Local Governor 01/12/2022 30/11/2026 Elected by school staff
Catherine Elliott Local Governor 16/05/2022 15/05/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Owen Kelly Local Governor 03/02/2026 03/02/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Angel Maynard Local Governor 07/03/2024 05/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Emma Soper Local Governor 23/08/2021 — Ex-officio foundation governor (appointed by foundation by virtue of the office they hold)
Nicola Taylor Local Governor 21/01/2022 18/11/2025 Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Schools Nearby
The East Manchester Academy
0.18 km • Manchester
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St Brigid's RC Primary School
0.19 km • Manchester
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CofE School of the Resurrection
0.41 km • Manchester
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Bridge College
0.52 km • Manchester
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St Barnabas CofE Primary Academy
0.63 km • Manchester
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LTE Group
0.82 km • Manchester
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Frequently Asked Questions
Connell Co-Op College is a Free schools 16 to 19 (group: Free Schools) in Manchester, Manchester.
Connell Co-Op College has 836 pupils, with a capacity of 1,050.
Connell Co-Op College caters for pupils aged 16 to 19.
The Principal at Connell Co-Op College is Ms Emma Soper.
Connell Co-Op College is at 301 Alan Turing Way, Manchester, M11 3BS, in the Manchester local authority, North West.
Sixth form at Connell Co-Op College: Has a sixth form.
Connell Co-Op College is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Ms Emma Soper
301 Alan Turing Way, Manchester, M11 3BS
01612319200
www.connell.ac.uk
Location
M11 3BS  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 139730
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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