# Co-op Academy Friarswood — Newcastle, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 3 published reviews
- **Principal:** Lindsey Wilmer

## Contact

- **Address:** Westlands, Newcastle-under-Lyme
- **Phone:** +44 1782470401
- **Website:** https://friarswood.coopacademies.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/newcastle/co-op-academy-friarswood-18470

## About

Co-op Academy Friarswood is an inclusive, loving and caring primary school based in the Westlands in Newcastle-under-Lyme. We have a dedicated and enthusiastic team of staff who support children and families in their journey through the start of their education and learning journey. By providing a rich and broad set of opportunities in a safe and happy environment, children are able to develop every aspect of their character, not just their academic side.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Feb 2013
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Feb 2013

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Excellent preparation for future careers: As a former parent, I'm delighted to see how well-prepared my child is for their future careers after attending Co-op Academy Friarswood. The emphasis on values such as safe, trust, achieve and resilience has been invaluable, and the range of career-focused visits has been a revelation. *(Feb 2023)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic school with wonderful staff!: I'm so grateful to have my child attend Co-op Academy Friarswood. The staff are always friendly and supportive, and my child is thriving in their learning journey. The woodland area is a particular highlight - the opportunities for exploration and discovery are endless! *(Sep 2022)*
- **4/5** — Some great aspects, but room for improvement: While I appreciate the efforts made by Co-op Academy Friarswood to provide a broad and inclusive education, I do feel that there's room for improvement in the way certain aspects are managed. That being said, the staff are generally supportive, and my child enjoys attending school. *(Jun 2022)*

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