The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.6 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.6
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
10.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
24%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
79%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 187 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 991
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 38%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Salford
- Trust
- THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Zarina Ali (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
November 2023 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2022 | School Inspection
Short inspection
May 2019 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
November 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
March 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
Sefton Road, Swinton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6JU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMossfield Primary School
Primary · Very close
St Peter's CofE Primary School
Primary · 530m away
Chatsworth Futures Limited
Special school · 637m away
Barton Moss Education Centre
Secure units · 730m away
Wardley CofE Primary School
Primary · 748m away
The Deans Primary School
Primary · 827m away
St Mary's RC Primary School
Primary · 827m away
Clifton Primary School
Primary · 851m away
Questions parents ask
Is Co-op Academy Swinton a selective school?
No. Co-op Academy Swinton is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Co-op Academy Swinton's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Swinton was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Swinton?
Co-op Academy Swinton currently has 991 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Co-op Academy Swinton take?
Co-op Academy Swinton caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Co-op Academy Swinton?
Co-op Academy Swinton is in Manchester, M27 6JU, in the Salford local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Co-op Academy Swinton have a sixth form?
No, Co-op Academy Swinton does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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