Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent is a mainstream secondary school in Stoke-on-Trent for children and young people aged 11 to 16. In January 2026, 246 of its 1,300 pupils (18.9%) were getting SEN support and 52 (4%) had an EHC plan.
- Ages 11–16
- 1,300 pupils
- Ofsted: Good
Special educational needs here
From the school census, January 2026. Compared with state secondary schools across England and in Stoke-on-Trent.
18.9% get SEN support
246 of 1,300 pupils. Help in school without an EHC plan.
Higher than the England average.
4% have an EHC plan
52 of 1,300 pupils. A legal plan from the council, for children who need more help.
About the same as the England average.
Most common needs
- Moderate learning difficulty128
- Speech, language and communication68
- Social, emotional and mental health45
- Specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia22
- Autism10
- Hearing impairment10
Pupils by their main need, on SEN support or with an EHC plan. Needs with fewer than 5 pupils aren’t shown.
Figures show how many children the school supports, not how well. To see how it would support your child, talk to the SENCO and read its SEN information report on the school’s website.
School details
- Type
- Mainstream secondary school
- Run as
- Academy (sponsored)
- Ages
- 11 to 16
- Boys and girls
- Boys and girls
- Pupils
- 1,300 (places for 1,230)
- Headteacher
- Headteacher Shane Richardson (Principal)
- Part of
- The Co-Operative Academies Trust
- Free school meals
- 56.5% of pupils eligible
- Council
- Stoke-on-Trent
- School reference (URN)
- 136102
How SEN support works
4 steps, from a first chat to an EHC plan
- Talk to the class teacher and the SENCO
If you’re worried about your child, ask for a meeting. Every school has a SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Your child doesn’t need a diagnosis to get help.
- SEN support
The school should work out what your child needs, agree a plan with you, put it in place and review it together, usually each term. This is called SEN support.
- An EHC needs assessment
If your child needs more help than the school can usually give, you or the school can ask Stoke-on-Trent council for an EHC needs assessment. It can lead to an Education, Health and Care (EHC) plan, which the council must make sure is delivered.
- Free, independent advice
Your local SENDIASS can help at any stage, and can come to meetings with the school with you.
Questions to ask the SENCO
10 questions to tick off as you go
Ticks stay on this device, so you can use them at the meeting.
Ofsted
Rated Good, March 2013; school remains Good (May 2023)
Rated Good at its last graded inspection, in March 2013. That was some time ago, so read the latest report for the full picture.
- Leadership and managementGood
Since then: School remains Good (ungraded inspection, May 2023).
Contact and getting there
Westport Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4LD
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Directions: Walk Public transport Drive
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Nearby
Specialist schools and SEN units
- The Nest Independent · Ages 7–17 · Ofsted report card (2026) 0.3 miles
- The Oaks Independent · Ages 4–11 · Ofsted: Good 0.6 miles
- The Orme Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 11–16 · Ofsted: Good 1.7 miles
- Ball Green Primary Academy Mainstream + base · Ages 3–11 · Ofsted: Good 2.1 miles
Other mainstream schools
- Saint Nathaniel's Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 13.1%, EHC plans 2.5% 0.3 miles
- St Mary's Church of England Primary School Primary · Ages 2–11 · SEN support 14.1%, EHC plans 2.8% 0.5 miles
- St Wilfrid's Catholic Academy Primary · Ages 3–11 · SEN support 20.4%, EHC plans 1.7% 0.6 miles
All mainstream schools in Stoke-on-Trent SEND schools in Stoke-on-Trent
Questions about Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent
How many pupils at Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent have special educational needs?
In the January 2026 school census, 246 of the 1,300 pupils (18.9%) were getting SEN support and 52 (4%) had an EHC plan. Across England’s state secondary schools it is 14.1% and 3.5%.
What are the most common needs at Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent?
Counting pupils on SEN support and with an EHC plan, the most common main needs are moderate learning difficulties (128 pupils), speech, language and communication needs (68 pupils) and social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs (45 pupils).
Who do I talk to about my child’s needs at Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent?
The SENCO (special educational needs co-ordinator). Every school has one, and every school must publish an SEN information report on its website explaining how it supports pupils with SEND.
How do I apply for a place at Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent?
Through Stoke-on-Trent council’s school admissions, in the normal application round or during the year. If your child has an EHC plan, you don’t apply this way: you ask for the school to be named in the plan instead.
Can my child with an EHC plan go to Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent?
You can ask for Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent to be named in your child’s EHC plan. The council must consult the school and name it, unless it would be unsuitable for your child’s age, ability or needs, or would affect other children’s education or the efficient use of resources.
Does Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent have an SEN unit or resourced provision?
Not according to the Department for Education’s register of schools. The nearest mainstream school with one is The Orme Academy, about 1.7 miles away.
Where is Co-op Academy Stoke-On-Trent?
Westport Road, Stoke-on-Trent, ST6 4LD, in Stoke-on-Trent.
School data: DfE Get Information About Schools, SEN figures from DfE Special educational needs in England (the January school census), under the Open Government Licence. Postcode lookups by postcodes.io: contains OS data © Crown copyright and database right, Royal Mail data © Royal Mail copyright and database right, and National Statistics data © Crown copyright and database right. Distances are as the crow flies. Always check details and admissions with the school and your council.