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Swinton Academy

Rotherham, S64 8JWSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jun 2023
Progress 8
-0.21
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
110 1st-choice / 110 places
Ranking
#2,044
of 3,141 nationally

About Swinton Academy

Swinton Academy's Progress 8 score of -0.21 sits just below the Rotherham local authority average of -0.15, placing it in the middle of the pack among the 18 secondary schools in the area. That gap is modest — roughly one month's less academic progress per subject compared with the typical Rotherham pupil — and the school's Progress 8 banding is officially rated as 'Average', not below. In a local authority with no Outstanding-rated secondaries, a Good Ofsted rating from 2023 puts Swinton in the majority. The school ranks 9th out of 16 schools in the LA for Progress 8, which is exactly the median position, and sits in the 56th percentile nationally. For parents comparing options, the headline takeaway is that Swinton delivers broadly typical progress for the area, neither significantly ahead nor behind its neighbours.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressEast Avenue, Mexborough, Rotherham, S64 8JW
HeadteacherChela Wilson
Local AuthorityRotherham
Number of Pupils991
Free School Meals (FSM)32.3%
School Capacity991 / 1,320 (75% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

10
Science LabsDining HallLibraryTheatreGymnasiumSports HallMusic RoomsSwimming PoolChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

RugbyCricketBadmintonBasketballNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseFilm ClubArt ClubModel United NationsDuke of EdinburghEco Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:00

Source: swintonacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Swinton Academy

Swinton Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.