Swinton Academy

A good academy sponsor led school in Rotherham. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Swinton Academy.

Mexborough, S648JW Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
49.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.21
English & Maths grade 4+ %
53.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 58.0%
Continue in education or training
78.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 83.0%
Sustained employment
39.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 17.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
27 June 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
East Avenue
Swinton
Mexborough, S648JW
Phone
1709570586
Website
swintonacademy.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
143141
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
East Avenue, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8JW
Website
www.swintonacademy.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
1320 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
995
Free School Meals
31.1% (309 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.3% (33 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.6%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
39.6
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.4
English Attainment 8:
9.0
Maths Attainment 8:
7.8
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.4
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
10.4
Ebacc English:
98.3%
Ebacc Entry:
23.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
94.5%
Ebacc Languages:
45.9%
Ebacc Maths:
98.3%
Ebacc Sciences:
98.3%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
-0.21
University Progression:
83.0%

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
83.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
17.0%
Full or part-time jobs

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
83%
Quality: Exceptional
Sixth Form Size
6 students
Per cohort

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
83.0 (+26.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
62 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
124
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
995 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Health Studies (OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate at Level 3)
★★★ ★★
(7 students)
Business Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★ ★★★
(8 students)
Geography (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(6 students)

Strong performance in 3 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Striving for Excellence; Empowering Achievement"

Ready Respectful Safe

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from the Principal describing Swinton Academy as an 11–18 secondary school with a broad, high-quality curriculum, strong emphasis on safeguarding and inclusive community, and a commitment to helping every student reach their potential and become respectful, resilient citizens.

SEND Provision

The Arch Integrated Resource provides 20 Local Authority places for students with a diagnosis of Autism and an EHCP. The Gateway provides a base for the Thrive Group and additional learning interventions, and The Key spaces support learners with communication/interaction needs. Students may have planned access to their key workers in these spaces.

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