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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 ~ November Week Three
28th November 2025Dear Families, Thank you to all of the parents who’ve been able to attend the ‘celebration of learning’ over the last couple of weeks. Your support has been greatly appreciated. And I know you’ve had lots of fun learning with your child...
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Newsletter ~ November Week Three
21st November 2025Dear Families, On Monday, we had lots of early years parents join their children for an afternoon of learning in the woodland area. There was so much going on from making dens and hammocks to making woodland hats. I’m not sure who had more fun - the children or the parents...
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Newsletter ~ November Week Two
13th November 2025Dear Families, This term, we have really started to focus on the presentation of the children’s work. We have been concentrating on handwriting and spellings as well as the layout of work. I’m so pleased to say that the vast majority of children are clearly worki...
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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.