The short version
Average GCSE results. 75% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.1 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.1
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
42%
0.5pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
41%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.30
Band 2Source: 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
93%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
6%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 177 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
29% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 101 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 991
- Capacity
- 75%
- FSM
- 32.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Trust
- ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Chela Wilson
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
East Avenue, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8JW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSwinton Community School
Secondary · Very close
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
Primary · 458m away
Brookfield Primary Academy
Primary · 664m away
Milton School
Special school · 756m away
Swinton Queen Primary School
Primary · 955m away
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
Secondary · 1.5km away
Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Swinton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Swinton Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Swinton Academy?
Swinton Academy currently has 991 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Swinton Academy take?
Swinton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Swinton Academy?
Swinton Academy is in Mexborough, S64 8JW, in the Rotherham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Swinton Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Swinton Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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