Swinton Academy
URN: 143141 • Mexborough S64 8JW
Overview
- Name
- Swinton Academy
- URN
- 143141
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Chela Wilson (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01709570586
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- East Avenue, Mexborough S64 8JW
Summary
Swinton Academy is a mixed secondary school located in Mexborough, Rotherham, catering to students aged 11-18. With a current enrolment of 991 pupils and a capacity of 1,320, the academy is committed to fostering a hardworking and inclusive community. The school’s mission emphasizes empowering students to strive for excellence and achieve their full potential through a broad and varied curriculum tailored to diverse learning needs.
The academy places a strong emphasis on character development, promoting values such as respect, cooperation, and courtesy among students. Staff are dedicated to providing high-quality care, guidance, and support, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future paths, whether that be further education, apprenticeships, or university. Swinton Academy also encourages participation in extra-curricular activities, recognizing the importance of cultural capital and community engagement.
Collaboration between home and school is a key aspect of Swinton Academy's ethos, with a focus on building effective relationships with students and their families. The school aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are ready to contribute positively to society and their local community.
The academy places a strong emphasis on character development, promoting values such as respect, cooperation, and courtesy among students. Staff are dedicated to providing high-quality care, guidance, and support, ensuring that students are well-prepared for their future paths, whether that be further education, apprenticeships, or university. Swinton Academy also encourages participation in extra-curricular activities, recognizing the importance of cultural capital and community engagement.
Collaboration between home and school is a key aspect of Swinton Academy's ethos, with a focus on building effective relationships with students and their families. The school aims to develop well-rounded individuals who are ready to contribute positively to society and their local community.
Useful links
- Mrs Longstaff visited Montagu Academy this morning to present two lucky winners from our Y5/6 open evening. Congratulations! Who will be next? (sen)
- Well done to these RE stars! Poppie Senior amazing attentive engagement in lesson, always willing to add to a discussion and excellent performance in the recent progress check.Bethany Jones-Hague, excellent remembering and use of key quotes in the Bible, (sen)
- Congratulations to these BCT stars!Mr Machon:Harry Denwood Y11 - Showing fantastic work in Business and a great attitude towards learning. Kelsie Daphne Y11 - Unbelievable work-rate and great desire to be successful, being polite and well-mannered consist (other)
- Facebook (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Swinton Community School (60.2)
- The Laurel Academy (50.2)
- Mexborough School (45.2)
- Mexborough Academy (34.7)
Key details
- LA
- Rotherham
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
- Capacity
- 1320
- Pupils
- 991
- Boys
- 490
- Girls
- 501
- FSM %
- 32.30
- Open date
- 2016-10-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-06-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- South Yorkshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 991 | 490 | 501 | 1320 | 32.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 995 | 488 | 507 | 1320 | 29.20 |
| 2023-09-11 | 946 | 454 | 492 | 1320 | 25.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 946 | 454 | 492 | 1320 | 25.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 883 | 421 | 462 | 1320 | 22.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 859 | 422 | 437 | 1320 | 19.60 |
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