Co-op Academy Failsworth — Secondary School in Manchester

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Co-op Academy Failsworth

Manchester, M35 9HA

1,428 Pupils

1,500 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

44.20% FSM %

724 Boys

704 Girls

About Co-op Academy Failsworth

Co-op Academy Failsworth is an Academies for pupils aged 11–16 based in Oldham, North West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,428 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,500. Current headteacher: Rebecca Shaw.

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 Oldham or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Oldham
Region	North West
Administrative District	Oldham
Parliamentary Constituency	Manchester Central
Ward	Failsworth East
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-09-2017
UKPRN	10064476
URN	144627
Data Last Updated	13-03-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Nick Speight	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/09/2021	31/08/2025	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
Ms Clare Appleby	Local Governor	28/09/2021	27/09/2025	Elected by parents
Sarah Leicester	Local Governor	29/10/2025	29/10/2029	Elected by parents
Mr Phillip Quirk	Local Governor	01/09/2017	30/06/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Ciaran Roberts	Local Governor	19/04/2023	18/04/2027	Elected by school staff
Ambrin Shah	Local Governor	26/01/2023	13/01/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Rebecca Shaw	Local Governor	01/07/2025	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Serena Smallman	Local Governor	26/05/2023	25/05/2027	Foundation/sponsor members
Mrs Fiona Stentaford	Local Governor	09/03/2023	08/03/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Cally Torbica	Local Governor	24/02/2025	24/02/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Gail Tuck	Local Governor	18/09/2023	17/09/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)