Co-op Academy Friarswood

Contact details for the school

School Name: Co-op Academy Friarswood
Address: Abbots Way
Town/City: Newcastle
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: ST5 2ES
Telephone Number: 01782 470401
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: The Co-Operative Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Co-Operative Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs L Wilmer
Capacity: 210
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 214 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 1.9%

Location and administration

URN: 144207
DfE Number: 860/2250
UKPRN: 10063675
UPRN: 100032214511
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Newcastle-under-Lyme (E07000195)
Constituency: Newcastle-under-Lyme (E14001380)
Electoral Ward: Westlands (E05011434)

Easting & Northing: 384623E, 345189N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 0' 15.95" N 2° 13' 49.66" W
Plus Code: 9C5V2Q39+QR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Adrian Colerick - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 November 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 20 November 2028.
  • Sarah Joy - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2030.
  • Matt Linley-Simon - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 18 May 2029.
  • Mr Craig Livesey - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 September 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 8 September 2029.
  • Lynda Podmore - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 15 September 2025.
  • Mr Paul Tierney - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 26 October 2029.
  • Mrs Fiona Williams - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 December 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 7 December 2029.
  • Lindsey Wilmer - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 December 2018 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).