Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Welcome to
Co-op Academy Friarswood
Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Welcome to
Co-op Academy Friarswood
At Co-op Academy Friarswood, we really do believe in ‘working together to be the best’. We treat everyone as unique, special and valued members of our school. We believe in equal opportunities for all no matter what their characteristics are. Everybody is equal and everybody has a right to learn in a safe, happy and supportive environment.
A Warm Welcome
From our Headteacher
Lindsey Wilmer, Headteacher
I’m very proud to be the Headteacher of this wonderful school. 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.
Newsletter ~ October Week One
03rd October 2025Dear Families, Well, September went fast didn’t it? Please can I ask that if you want a space for the Bee Active holiday club, you get in touch very quickly. At the moment, there are very few places taken. If they don’t get enough interest, they won’t be...
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Newsletter - September Week 4
26th September 2025Dear Families, Dougie Mac Coffee& Cake morning Thank you so much for all of your donations for today. It was lovely to see so many people join us. I can’t believe how many delicious home made cakes were brought in - shame I couldn’t get to test them all...
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Newsletter ~ September Week Three
19th September 2025Dear Families, Small & Tall payments and cancellation fees Just a reminder that payments for Small & Tall must be made upfront. We are changing the current policy of one week notice for any cancellations to 48 hours. This means that if the 48 hours notice isn’t g...
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Our School Overview
Attendance
KS2 SATS Writing
KS2 SATS Reading
KS2 SATS Maths
What do people say?
At Co-op Academy Friarswood the school’s values are at the heart of leaders’ work. Pupils believe that the values of safe, trust, achieve and resilience are important. They talk about these things regularly, with one pupil commenting, 'they are as important outside of school as inside.’
Ofsted
Leaders have high aspirations for pupils. They ensure that pupils understand the career opportunities which are available to them in later life. There are many planned visits to school, including a range of adults from occupations, such as artists, barristers, paramedics, marine biologists and florists. These visits are planned for each year group, starting from the early years.
Ofsted
Parents are happy with the school. One comment was typical of many stating, ‘I'm very grateful to the school staff for the positive learning atmosphere and support in everything.’
Ofsted
Pupils enjoy a range of responsibilities that promote their independence and prepare them for the future. For example, the eco-warriors are proactive in promoting ecology and sustainability. They have secured a grant to build a community herb garden in school. When pupil leaders leave school, they train the new leaders well in order to sustain this work. There is a wide range of clubs on offer for pupils out of school time. For example, cricket, football, netball, entrepreneur, construction and cooking clubs.
Ofsted
Leaders have established a positive reading culture across the school. Pupils talk confidently about the stories they like to read. They read a range of texts and enjoy reading at home.
Ofsted
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Open Mornings
Join us for our Open Mornings! From 9am on a selection of days.