Connell Co-Op College

URN: 139730 • Manchester M11 3BS

Overview

Name
Connell Co-Op College
URN
139730
Type
Free schools 16 to 19
Phase
16 plus
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
58.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Emma Soper (since 2025) , Principal
Telephone
01612319200
Website
Visit
Address
301 Alan Turing Way, Manchester M11 3BS

Summary

Connell Co-op College is a mixed sixth form college located in East Manchester, catering to students aged 16-19. With a current enrolment of 836 pupils, the college operates within a modern, purpose-built facility equipped with advanced IT and digital technology. Connell Co-op College is recognised as Manchester's highest performing sixth form for A Level and BTEC progress, with a strong track record of students progressing to higher education and training.

The college offers a diverse curriculum, including a range of A Levels and BTECs, designed to support students in achieving their academic and career aspirations. The ethos at Connell emphasises individual support, with a commitment to fostering a caring and inclusive learning environment. The faculty is dedicated to guiding students through their educational journey, ensuring they not only meet but exceed their target grades.

Connell Co-op College is part of the Co-op Academies Trust and actively promotes values of social justice and community engagement. The college welcomes applications from all students who meet the entry requirements, aiming to create a supportive community where diversity is celebrated and every student can thrive.

Key details

LA
Manchester
Age range
16 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Capacity
800
Pupils
836
Boys
384
Girls
452
FSM %
0.00
Open date
2013-09-02
Close date
Last Ofsted
2024-04-18
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Greater Manchester

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 836 384 452 800 0.00
2024-09-11 767 342 425 600 0.00
2023-09-11 486 207 279 600 0.00
2022-09-11 486 207 279 600 0.00
2021-09-11 523 234 289 600 0.00
2020-09-11 436 208 228 600 0.00

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