As the academic year continues its rapid pace, I am delighted to share a round-up of the numerous successes, initiatives, and the sustained dedication shown by our pupils and staff over the last few weeks. This period has been characterised by a focus on mock exams for Year 11, real-world learning for all year groups, and a commitment to our community values. When I visit lessons, pupils are engaged and there is an atmosphere of mutual trust that is second to none…

Congratulations to Year 11, who have risen to the challenge in their first set of mock exams – a big milestone in their final year. Thank you for supporting your child and for attending our Year 11 Launch Evening at the start of the month; we hope that the resources and exam information provided helped you to sustain your child throughout the past fortnight.  Whilst we are busy marking papers in anticipation of Mock Results Day on 11th December, I want to recognise the incredible efforts of our Year 11, which included over 150 pupils attending revision sessions daily.

Year 11 have shown commendable effort and attending revision demonstrates a clear desire to succeed.  Coinciding with Mock Results Day – the Year 11 Progress Review Evening is also on the 11th December between 15:30-18:30 - appointments will be available to book via the Arbor App. This evening will be vital to discuss your child’s progress in person before the next set of mock exams starting in just 10 school weeks' time.  Starting on 23rd February until 13th March, the second set of mock exams are after February half-term – the year is moving quickly and working together is vital to support your child in achieving their potential.

Our collective goal is to ensure that every pupil achieves GCSE grades that they can be proud of in the summer and this week, we are looking forward to welcoming back our record-breaking 2025 Year 11 leavers and their families to receive their GCSE Certificates and a range of awards in recognition of their time at Co-op Academy North Manchester. 

The past few weeks have also been busy with lots of enrichment and extra-curricular opportunities. Our Year 10 pupils visited Jodrell Bank Centre for Astrophysics where pupils toured the cutting-edge facility and engaged directly with academics – read more below.  Now to literature, congratulations to our ‘Shadows’ poetry winners and, on the field, our Year 7 boys' football team, who competed in a Manchester United Foundation Tournament against eight other partner schools on Friday 14th November and won!

This year’s academy production of Oliver! Jr. is also progressing brilliantly with rehearsals well underway and gathering momentum as we approach Christmas promising an exciting end to the next half-term.  Tickets will go on sale after Christmas for show week, which will be during the week beginning 9th February 2026 – as always, please follow our social media channels for updates and important reminders: @coopnorthmcr on Instagram and @coopacademynm on Facebook. 

Prior to Christmas, the Music Department will also host our annual Winter Celebration Concert on 10th December 5:30pm - 7:15pm. Tickets are available to book here:  https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/co-op-academy-north-manchester 

We are now focused on maintaining this phenomenal momentum as we head towards the festive period – please remember, despite the cold-season, attendance at school is vital and pupils will only achieve by being here, on time and ready to learn, and we will continue to do everything that we can to support them.  For any direct queries, please email: noma-enquiries@coopacademies.co.uk.

Best Wishes,

Mrs Sloper-Russell