Swinton Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 16

Ofsted: Good

East Avenue, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8JWOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Swinton Academy is a secondary school in Mexborough for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 126 schools in Rotherham. It ranks 9th of 15 secondary schools in Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 27 June 2023, report published 26 September 2023

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

163 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score41.1

41.1, 5 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths42.3%

42.3%, 3.1 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths61.3%

61.3%, 3.5 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc40.5%

40.5%, the same as the England average.

EBacc average point score3.57

3.57, 0.52 below the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

32 students

Average point score per A level entry32.73

32.73, 2.27 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C+, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

870 pupils on roll, with places for 1,130

Eligible for free school meals34.1%

34.1%, 7.6 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language5.5%

5.5%, 16.1 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support20.7%

20.7%, 5.9 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.6%

5.6%, 0.4 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Swinton Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Not published
Wath Academy	1 mile	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 47.8
Rawmarsh Community School	2 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 38.8
The Laurel Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 50.2
Thrybergh Academy	2 miles	Ofsted: Requires improvement	Attainment 8: 28.8

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Age range: 11 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Headteacher: Mrs Chela Wilson
Phone: 01709570586
Website: swintonacademy.org (opens in a new tab)
Address: East Avenue, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8JW
Local authority: Rotherham
URN: 143141

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.