Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Welcome to
Co-op Academy Brierley
Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Welcome to
Co-op Academy Brierley
Named after Eliza Brierley – an inspirational figure from the co-operative movement’s long history of delivering services to communities in northern England.
A Warm Welcome
From our Headteacher
Sarah Harridge, Headteacher
As the Headteacher, I’m thrilled to welcome you to Co-op Academy Brierley. A brand-new Special Educational Needs school serving our local community in East Leeds. We recently moved into our brand-new, permanent building at Cross Green Lane, and we're looking forward to sharing our exciting journey with you. Sarah Harridge Headteacher Co-op Academy Brierley
Keeping children safe online: a guide to parental controls
06th July 2026Most of the games, apps and platforms children use have built-in parental controls, but they can be tricky to find and set up. Knowsley City Learning Centres have put together a clear, practical guide covering everything from phones and consoles to social media, streaming services and smart speakers...
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Formal Pathway learners have a brilliant day out at Mission Out
06th July 2026On Tuesday 30th June, our Formal Pathway learners enjoyed an afternoon out at Mission Out, and it's fair to say a great time was had by all. Mission Out offers a range of active, sensory and adventure based activities, and our learners threw themselves into everything on offer. The afternoon...
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Time for Change: Brierley crowned winners 🏆
06th July 2026On Thursday 2nd July, a group of our learners travelled to the Co-op Head Office in Manchester to present the Time for Change project they had been working on all year. We are incredibly proud to share that, after competing against around 10 other Co-op schools, our learners were crowned overall win...
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Our School Overview
We opened
1 of 37 Academies in the Trust
Languages spoken
Different home countries
What do people say?
It's a community, they get to know you as a family. Which in turn makes it easier to ask for help in times of need. You are made to feel welcome
Parent (from our Parent Voice Survey - Spring 2026)
Pupils feel a deep sense of belonging. They know they can be themselves
Ofsted report - May 2026
Pupils are cared for deeply at this school. They arrive happy, settle quickly and are ready to learn.
Ofsted report- May 2026
What do I love most about Brierley? The communication, the love and care they have for your child, how excited they get when your child does something new. Absolutely amazing place, my child has come on leaps and bounds since being here