Swinton Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | East Avenue Swinton Mexborough South Yorkshire S64 8JW |
| Phone | 01709570586 |
| Reference Number | 143141 |
Swinton Academy has made significant progress since its previous inspection, which rated it as requiring improvement. The school now demonstrates good overall effectiveness, with notable strengths in the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, and sixth-form provision. Pupils enjoy a supportive and inclusive environment where they are encouraged to aspire to high standards. The curriculum prepares them well for future opportunities, although there is still some inconsistency in how effectively it is implemented across all subjects. While most pupils achieve well, leaders acknowledge the need for improvement in specific areas of teaching and assessment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 991 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.45%
Girls: 50.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 18.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 91 | 101 | 192 |
| 8 | 91 | 89 | 180 |
| 9 | 91 | 86 | 177 |
| 10 | 96 | 86 | 182 |
| 11 | 81 | 82 | 163 |
| 12 | 27 | 30 | 57 |
| 13 | 13 | 27 | 40 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91% |
| White, Other | 3.5% |
| African | 2.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Chinese | 0.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.2% |
| Indian | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 27 Jun 2023 | School inspection: |
| 24 Sep 2019 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Inclusive and supportive environment for pupils
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff
- Well-planned curriculum that prepares pupils for future opportunities
- Strong provision for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)
- High expectations for behaviour and personal development
- Comprehensive careers support available for students
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistencies in connecting current learning with previous knowledge
- Assessment in key stage 3 does not consistently align with curriculum goals
- Some pupils struggle to link knowledge together for deeper understanding
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 41.1 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 42.3% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 32.73 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.11 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 20% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 33 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 21 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 25 | 11 |
Previous Years
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| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
Broadway, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8HF |
0.28 miles |
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Brookfield Primary Academy
Lime Grove, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8TQ |
0.41 miles |
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Swinton Queen Primary School
Queen Street, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8NE |
0.59 miles |
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Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
Meadow View Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5UA |
0.67 miles |
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Rawmarsh Sandhill Primary School
Kilnhurst Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5LH |
1.09 miles |
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Rawmarsh Thorogate Junior and Infant School
Thorogate, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 7HS |
1.18 miles |
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Rawmarsh Ryecroft Infant School
South Street, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5QW |
1.19 miles |
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Rawmarsh Rosehill Junior School
Kilnhurst Road, Rawmarsh, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S62 5QH |
1.21 miles |
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Kilnhurst Primary School
Hooton Road, Kilnhurst, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 5TA |
1.23 miles |
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Wath Victoria Primary School
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1.36 miles |
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Highwoods Academy
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1.41 miles |
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1.54 miles |
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1.56 miles |
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Monkwood Primary School
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1.57 miles |
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Montagu Academy
Park Road, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 9PH |
1.71 miles |
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1.71 miles |
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1.75 miles |
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1.95 miles |
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1.98 miles |
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1.24 miles |
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1.62 miles |
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The Laurel Academy
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