Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Welcome to
Co-op Academy Southfield
Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Welcome to
Co-op Academy Southfield
We value our students and their uniqueness. We will never let anything get in the way of our high aspirations for them. To make sure that they achieve all that they are capable of, we will ensure that our curriculum is literacy rich and is broad and balanced so that the students have exposure to a curriculum that engages and challenges them regardless of their background.
A Warm Welcome
From our Head of School
Victoria Clough, Head of School
I am proud to be the Head of School here at Co-op Academy Southfield, having worked here since January 2013. We continue to be a good school and have grown to accommodate the needs of more young people that benefit from a specialist school placement.
Children in Need - Friday 15th November 2024
19th November 2024Last week, Class 311 were amazing in their efforts to raise money for ‘Children in Need’. They designed eye-catching posters, organised a raffle and practised their money skills, selling tickets to staff and students all around school. On Friday morning, they successfully ran...
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Quality in Careers Standard
05th November 2024I’m so excited to share that Co-op Academy Southfield has recently achieved the Quality in Careers Standard — something our whole team is incredibly proud of. It’s a huge recognition of the hard work we’ve put in to make sure every single student leaves us with the...
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New Memorial Garden
25th October 2024We are delighted to announce the completion of a beautiful memorial garden at our school, made possible through the generous efforts of the Co-op Audit Team. Their offer to volunteer for a day came at just the right time, allowing us to finally bring to life a space that commemorates students we...
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Our School Overview
Pupils
Age range
Ofsted Report
1 of 37 Academies in the Trust
What do people say?
The leadership team has ensured that all safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose. There is a strong and shared safeguarding culture throughout the school, which is supported by designated leaders in each key stage.
Ofsted
My son has grown so much in confidence since he has been at this school. He feels safe and is happy. As a parent of a child with autism, I feel so lucky that he gets all the help and support that he needs.
Parent
The number of pupils entering the school has increased sharply over recent years and, at the same time, the school is supporting a greater number of pupils with complex needs. Despite these pressures, at the heart of the school is your strong commitment to meeting the needs of every pupil. In the light of these changes, you have ensured that the curriculum is effective in preparing pupils for adulthood and their place in the community
Ofsted
My child is very happy here. She feels she belongs, the teachers understand her, and she enjoys school.
Parent
Parents welcome communication with staff and say that leaders are always quick to respond to any concerns. Parents feel that their views are listened to and that they are encouraged to make a positive contribution to their children’s education.