Our Admissions consultation - How you can take part

Why we’re consulting 

The Co-op Academies Trust is the admission authority for Co-op Academy Medlock. In accordance with the Department for Education's Admission Code 2021, we must undertake a public consultation on our admission arrangements every seven years - even if there are no changes. This is a legal requirement. It gives parents, carers and the wider community a chance to comment.

We are not proposing any changes to the admissions criteria. We continue to follow the terms of the admissions criteria set out by Manchester City Council.

How you can take part in the consultation

This consultation must run for at least six weeks. It will take place from Monday 15 December 2025 to Monday 26 January 2026. 

When submitting your response, please clearly state that it relates to “Co-op Academy Medlock”. 

You can find the proposed admissions policy for 2027/8 here.

You can send a response by email to this email address: admissions.consultations@coopacademies.co.uk

Apply for a Nursery place

To find out more about Nursery 1 (for children aged 2-3) and Nursery 2 (for children aged 3-4) visit our Nursery page.

Apply for a Reception place

Reception has places for 60 children. 

Applications are handled by Manchester City Council, but we do advise that you get in touch with us first. We'd love to offer you a tour and help you with the application process.

Alternatively, you can contact the school on 0161 273 1830.

Full information on the application process plus selection and over-subscription criteria are also available via manchester.gov.uk/admissions.

Are you new to the area or moving schools?

Currently we’re accepting children in all Year Groups. If you’re thinking of sending your child to our school, then we advise that you get in touch first and arrange a visit. We’ll give you all the forms you need to fill in and talk you through the process.

Each Year Group has space for 60 children.

Fill out our enquiry form if you have any questions or our admission form below.