Co-op Academy North Manchester

Contact details for the school

School Name: Co-op Academy North Manchester
Address: 300 Victoria Avenue East, Blackley
Town/City: Manchester
Postcode: M9 7SS
Telephone Number: 0161 681 1592
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: The Co-Operative Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Co-Operative Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Ms Tabitha Sloper-Russell
Capacity: 1500
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1259 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 84% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 48.4%

Location and administration

URN: 142762
DfE Number: 352/4008
UKPRN: 10056107
UPRN: 10090666596
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Manchester (E08000003)
Constituency: Blackley and Middleton South (E14001103)
Electoral Ward: Charlestown (E05011355)

Easting & Northing: 387622E, 403347N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 31' 38.19" N 2° 11' 16.99" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGRG6+WQ

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Lola Ajibade - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 October 2027.
  • Rehmat Badesha - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 26 January 2030.
  • Mr David Bennett - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 7 October 2029.
  • Mr Michael Dermody - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 November 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 9 November 2027.
  • Mr Thomas Doyle - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 17 November 2028.
  • Natalie Fawcett - Local Governor. Appointed on 17 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 16 October 2029.
  • Caroline Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 29 September 2029.
  • Kyriaki Pantziari - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 January 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 January 2029.
  • Mohammed Shabbir - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2024.
  • Emanuela Shaka - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 May 2026.
  • Tabitha Sloper-Russell - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 April 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Keela Walsh - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 May 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 23 November 2026.
  • Keela Walsh - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 November 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 23 November 2026.
  • Abs Yesufu - Local Governor. Appointed on 23 April 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 22 April 2028.