Is Co-op Academy Belle Vue a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Outstanding at its last graded inspection on 19 March 2024. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded B, 24th of 32 secondary schools in Manchester. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Co-op Academy Belle Vue's GCSE results?

In the 2026 GCSEs, pupils at Co-op Academy Belle Vue averaged an Attainment 8 score of 52.9 (England: 46.2). 61.7% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths.

How do I apply for a place at Co-op Academy Belle Vue?

Applications for Year 7 places at Co-op Academy Belle Vue starting in September 2028 close on 31 October 2027. You apply through the council where you live, even for a school in another area, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 1 March 2028 (or the next working day).

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Co-op Academy Belle Vue

450 Hyde Road, Manchester, M12 4BA

Local ranking24th of 32 secondary schools in Manchester

Ofsted: OutstandingUpdated

Secondary

Phase

1200

Capacity

11-16

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2026 GCSEs · Ofsted inspection 19 March 2024. Figures last updated 15 October 2026.

Year:

GCSE Results

2025-26

Average Attainment 8: 52.9 nat46.2
Grade 5+ Eng & Maths: 61.7% nat46.3%
Grade 4+ Eng & Maths: 78.3% nat64.8%
Cohort Size: 115

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 722
Boys: 454 (48%)
Girls: 492 (52%)
Capacity: 1200 (79% full)
SEND: 13.6%
FSM Eligible: 62.3%
EAL: 39.8%
SEN with EHC Plan: 6.5%
SEN Support: 7.1%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 16.6:1
Teachers (FTE): 44.0
Budget per Pupil: £8,701/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

*Data not available for 2025-26 — showing latest available results

Overall Absence Rate: 6.5% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 18.4% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Free schools
Phase: Secondary
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Non-selective

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 21.6%
Black African: 12.9%
Black Other: 12.3%
Asian Other: 11.8%
Asian Pakistani: 11.6%
Other: 9.3%
Mixed Other: 6.9%
White Other: 3.8%

21.6%

White British

12.9%

Black African

12.3%

Black Other

Historical Trends

GCSE Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Contact & Location

01612503101

Bellevue@coopacademies.co.uk

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450 Hyde Road

Manchester, North West

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Administrative

URN: 148544
UKPRN: 10088752
Establishment No.: 4016
Trust: THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST

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