Thank you for your feedback regarding our recent school day consultation. Following discussions with parents, staff, the school council, and Co-op Academies Trust, we have decided to move forward with the proposed changes for the 2026/27 academic year.

I am writing to share some very exciting news regarding the future leadership of our Academy.

Following a rigorous two-day selection process which drew a strong field of candidates from across the country, we are delighted to announce the appointment of Mrs. Joanne Clifton as our new Headteacher. Mrs. Clifton will officially join the team on 11th June.

We wrote to you recently to inform you of some price increases made by our catering provider, Taylor Shaw. The new price list can be found on our website at https://www.manchester.coopacademies.co.uk/lunches

You will also be given a copy of your child’s latest academic progress report.

Thank you, once again, for your support of all the changes we have made at the Academy this academic year. These changes have made a really positive difference for students. 

To further support this, we are now looking to consult with you on some proposed changes to the school day and holiday pattern for September 2026/27 onwards.  Please discuss these changes as a family, at home, and let us know if you have any feedback.

Your child is coming to the end of Key Stage 3 and about to start the next stage of their journey with us as they study for their GCSEs over Year 10 and 11.

We wish a continued Ramadan Mubarak to all of our families who are observing this holy month. Where your child was indicated as Muslim on our admissions form, we have sent a letter explaining our attendance procedures for Eid.

After Easter we are asking families to only pay online (using Arbor) for lunches and trips - we will be a cashless academy. (Help with Arbor available here). Our next co-op Heroes rewards trip to Alton Towers requires a payment of £25 through Arbor - parents and carers of eligible students have been sent the details. 

We are thrilled to see students growing into confident, engaged readers – both for enjoyment and academic success. In this letter we want to explain some of our current reading initiatives. 

• We wish a continued Ramadan Mubarak to all of our families who are observing this holy month. Where your child was indicated as Muslim on our admissions form, we have sent a letter explaining our attendance procedures for Eid. 
• After Easter we are asking families to only pay online (using Arbor) for lunches and trips - we will be a cashless academy. (Help with Arbor available here). Our next co-op Heroes rewards trip to Alton Towers requires a payment of £25 through Arbor - parents and carers of eligible students have been sent the details. 

We wish a continued Ramadan Mubarak to all of our students and families who are observing this holy month.

This week is National Apprenticeship Week, and so it's a good opportunity for us to let you know about a parent/carer webinar in March that will tell you everything you need to know. Find out more here. 

We hope all our students and their families have an enjoyable break. 

Good luck to Year 11 who start their mock exams this week [link to exam timetable and XL booster timetable]. 

Next week is our school show, Matilda, and it's going to be spectacular! Details on the performances and tickets are below.