Co-op Academy Grove

Contact details for the school

School Name: Co-op Academy Grove
Address: Turner Street, Northwood
Town/City: Stoke-On-Trent
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: ST1 2NL
Telephone Number: 01782 234550
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2017
Trust: The Co-Operative Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Co-Operative Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Executive Headteacher: Mrs Shirley Carrigan
Capacity: 480
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 317 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 66% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 46.7%

Location and administration

URN: 144696
DfE Number: 861/2118
UKPRN: 10064818
UPRN: 3455115053
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Stoke-on-Trent (E06000021)
Constituency: Stoke-on-Trent Central (E14001520)
Electoral Ward: Birches Head & Northwood (E05014559)

Easting & Northing: 388861E, 348313N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 1' 57.43" N 2° 10' 2.69" W
Plus Code: 9C5V2RMM+22

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Paul Atkins - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 4 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 January 2026.
  • Ian Brayshaw - Local Governor. Appointed on 4 July 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 3 July 2028.
  • Shirley Carrigan - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Ms Joanna Damjanovic - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 1 September 2028.
  • Ms Sarah Davies - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 October 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 16 October 2028.
  • Ms Victoria Dreya - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 8 January 2026.
  • Yvonne Glaister - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Sandie Isherwood - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 15 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 14 May 2030.
  • Kirsty Light - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 January 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 6 January 2030.
  • Mr Gordon Mitchell - Local Governor. Appointed on 7 May 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 May 2030.
  • Carla Myott - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 July 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 30 June 2028.
  • Mrs Lynda Podmore - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2024.