Swinton Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 41.1 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 41.1
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 51%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.21
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.42, 0.00]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 163 | 41.1 | — | 50.9% | 40.5% | 3.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 181 | 39.6 | -0.21 | 50.8% | 45.9% | 3.4 |
| 2022/2023 | 177 | 41.1 | -0.15 | 50.0% | 41.0% | 3.5 |
| 2021/2022 | 169 | 43.5 | -0.24 | 57.0% | 41.0% | 3.7 |
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School information
| URN | 143141 |
| Local authority | Rotherham |
| Region | Yorkshire and The Humber |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy sponsor led |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Chela Wilson |
| Trust | ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Not applicable |
| Religious character | Does not apply |
| Postcode | S64 8JW |
| Latest pupils | 163 |
| FSM eligible | 32.3% |
Contact and identifiers
East Avenue, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8JW
www.swintonacademy.orgView local authority page1709570586| DfE number | 4004 |
| UKPRN | 10057549 |
| Opened | 1 Oct 2016 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 26 Sept 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 27 Jun 2023 |
| Publication date | 26 Sept 2023 |