Celebrating Creativity at the annual Poetry Festival
Published 20/03/26
Pupils from across the Trust recently came together for an incredible day of performance and creativity at our Trust-wide Poetry Festival.
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Read MoreCo-op Academies Trust Shortlisted for Two National Awards
Published 19/03/26We’re really pleased to share that our Trust has been shortlisted in two categories at the 2026 MAT Excellence Awards:
- SEND Award
- Community Trust of the Year
Read MoreYoung writers take centre stage at The Lowry
Published 17/03/26Students from Co-op Academy Grange, Co-op Academy North Manchester and Co-op Academy Stoke-on-Trent recently took part in the Young Writers Festival North at The Lowry.
Read MoreSony Music and Nectar Woode inspire students at Co-op Academy Belle Vue
Published 13/03/26Students at Co-op Academy Belle Vue had a day to remember when Sony Music and artist Nectar Woode visited the school as part of the Beyond the Instrument programme.
Read MoreStudents inspired to think more sustainably at Eco Conference
Published 12/03/26Students and pupils from across our Trust recently came together for an exciting day of learning at the Co-op Live arena. This was the first time the annual Eco Conference was held at the world-class venue, bringing together 98 young people from 16 different academies. It was a fantastic chance for our students to learn how small changes can make a big difference to our planet.
Read MoreCo-op Academies Trust Spelling Bee crowns Primary and Secondary champions
Published 06/03/26Students from across Co-op Academies Trust came together today for our Trust Spelling Bee Final, showcasing their spelling skills, teamwork and nerves of steel in front of a lively audience.
Read MoreCo-op Academies harness solar power to cut energy bills
Published 05/03/26Several Co-op Academies are now generating clean, renewable energy thanks to newly installed solar panels funded by the UK Government and Great British Energy.
Read MoreCo-op Academy Florence MacWilliams Celebrates Official Opening with Community Gala
Published 02/03/26Co-op Academy Florence MacWilliams marked its opening this week with a community gala held at its new £32 million campus in Stoke-on-Trent.
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Read MoreUsing tech to do the right thing: GoIT finals 2026
Published 03/02/26The events were full of bright ideas, tech talent, and a real passion for protecting our planet as primary pupils from across our Trust came together for this year’s GoIT finals.
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Read MoreCo-op Young Leaders Programme Update
Published 01/02/26We are pleased to share a positive update on the continued growth and impact of the Co-op Young Leaders programme this academic year. So far, six academies have received Co-op Young Leaders training, demonstrating strong engagement across the Trust.
Read MorePrimary pupils shine at KS2 dodgeball event at Co-op Academy Walkden
Published 26/01/26Pupils from three primary schools came together at Co-op Academy Walkden for a fun, fast-paced KS2 dodgeball event that celebrated teamwork, confidence and enjoyment of sport.
Read MoreOfsted recognises positive outcomes for pupils at Clarice Cliff
Published 23/01/26We’re delighted to share the outcome of Co-op Academy Clarice Cliff’s recent November Ofsted inspection.