How many pupils does Co-op Academy Friarswood have?

Co-op Academy Friarswood has 203 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Co-op Academy Friarswood perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

86% of pupils at Co-op Academy Friarswood met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Co-op Academy Friarswood part of an academy trust?

Yes — Co-op Academy Friarswood is part of THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Co-op Academy Friarswood?

Co-op Academy Friarswood is located at Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2ES.

Co-op Academy Friarswood

Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2ES

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

86%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

3–11

Ages

203

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Co-op Academy Friarswood

Co-op Academy Friarswood is an academy converter in Newcastle, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 203 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 86% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 1.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 3–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 203 / 210 (97%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

1.9%

Free school meals

12.6%

EAL

0.5%

SEN support

12.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

86%

Expected standard (RWM)

14%

Higher standard (RWM)

108

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

3.4%

Overall absence

3.6%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

9.69

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

20.7

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

4.25

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

£46,530

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,132 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,478

Spend per pupil

£6,214

Income per pupil

69%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2ES
Phone: 01782470401
Headteacher: L Wilmer
Website: https://friarswood.coopacademies.co.uk

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Co-op Academy Friarswood?: Co-op Academy Friarswood is an academy converter in Newcastle, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 3–11.
How many pupils does Co-op Academy Friarswood have?: Co-op Academy Friarswood has 203 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Co-op Academy Friarswood perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 86% of pupils at Co-op Academy Friarswood met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Co-op Academy Friarswood part of an academy trust?: Yes — Co-op Academy Friarswood is part of THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST.
Where is Co-op Academy Friarswood?: Co-op Academy Friarswood is located at Abbots Way, Newcastle, Staffordshire, ST5 2ES.

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