Co-op Academy New Islington is a free schools serving families in Manchester and the wider Manchester area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 4 to 11. It currently has 381 pupils on roll with space for 420, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 14 January 2025, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.