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
Brierley Best - 29th June 2026
29th June 2026This week's newsletter is a Summer Special 🌟 We've had such an incredible couple of weeks here at Brierley. From our summer fair to our very first Bestival - we've dedicated this edition to celebrating all of it 🎨🥁🎪 We hope you enjoy it! If you need to translate the newsletter...
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From poster to pitch - our girls' football team makes it happen
28th June 2026A few months ago, a group of our learners decided they wanted a girls' football team at Brierley. They took matters into their own hands - making a poster and spreading the word. That idea turned into something real last week, when seven of our girls took part in a tournament at Fives Footbal...
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Summer Fair 2026
28th June 2026Stalls, face painting, and a whole lot of community spirit!
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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