Co-op Academy Portland

About Co-op Academy Portland

Co-op Academy Portland is an academy sponsor led in Birkenhead, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 3–11. It has 202 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 45% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 42.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 20.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Wirral →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Primary

Age Range

Ages 3–11

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

202 / 210 (96%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

23 April 2025

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Laird Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 0AB

Phone

01516525124

Head Teacher

Shaun Leathers

Website

https://portland.coopacademies.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Co-op Academy Portland?

Co-op Academy Portland is an academy sponsor led in Birkenhead, Wirral, England, for pupils aged 3–11.

How many pupils does Co-op Academy Portland have?

Co-op Academy Portland has 202 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

45% of pupils at Co-op Academy Portland met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

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

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

Where is Co-op Academy Portland?

Co-op Academy Portland is located at Laird Street, Birkenhead, Wirral, CH41 0AB.