Co-op Academy Swinton is a secondary school in Manchester, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Co-op Academy Swinton currently has around 991 pupils on roll, which is about 92% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 38.0% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 11.1%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (67.1%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 90% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (75%) , including 2% who stay in school sixth forms and 62% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Sefton Road, Manchester, M27 6JU |
| Website: | swinton.coopacademies.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01617946215 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Salford |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Zarina Ali |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 136987 |
Ofsted inspection date: 11/06/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1075 |
| Number of Pupils: | 991 |
| Number of Boys: | 503 |
| Number of Girls: | 488 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 11.1% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 67.10% | 665 |
| Other Mixed | 5.70% | 56 |
| Unclassified | 5.10% | 51 |
| Other White | 4.80% | 48 |
| African | 4.00% | 40 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 3.70% | 37 |
| Pakistani | 2.20% | 22 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 0.90% | 9 |
| Other Asian | 0.90% | 9 |
| Chinese | 0.90% | 9 |
| Indian | 0.90% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.50% | 5 |
| Caribbean | 0.50% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.20% | 2 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Lakes Nursery School Worsley Road , Swinton M27 5WW | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| High Bank Nursery School Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 1HD | - not rated | 1,683 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| West Dene Community Nursery Centre Birch Drive , Pendlebury M27 4HD | - not rated | 1,695 yd | Local authority nursery school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossfield Primary School Mossfield Road , Swinton M27 6EH | 3out of 4 | 256 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossfield Junior School Mossfield Road , Swinton M27 2EQ | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Mossfield Infant School Mossfield Road , Swinton M27 2EQ | - not rated | 363 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter's CofE Primary School Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA | 3out of 4 | 579 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardley CofE Primary School Moss Bank Road , Wardley M27 9XB | - not rated | 816 yd | Voluntary controlled school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Swinton High School Sefton Road , M27 6JU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Co-op Academy Swinton Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 6JU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Pendlebury High School Sefton Road , Pendlebury M27 2DU | - not rated | 127 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorside High School 57 Deans Road , Swinton M27 0AP | 3out of 4 | 1,145 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Wardley High School Mardale Avenue , Wardley M27 3QP | - not rated | 1,303 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eccles College Chatsworth Road , M30 9FJ | - not rated | 2,515 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatsworth Futures Limited Vicarage Road , Swinton M27 0WA | - not rated | 696 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Barton Moss Education Centre Care of: Salford City Council , Chorley Road M27 5AW | - not rated | 797 yd | Secure units | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Elmstead School 141 Partington Lane , Swinton M27 0SS | - not rated | 811 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dean Park School 196 Partington Lane , Swinton M27 0NS | - not rated | 1,019 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clifton Centre Silverdale , Swinton M27 8GW | - not rated | 1,328 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.