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Co-op Academy Swinton
Sefton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton, Manchester, Greater Manchester, M27 6JU, Salford
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
40.9 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
991
Capacity
1,075
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, achieving a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.6, placing it in the top 57% of schools nationally. While 61% of students achieve grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, there is room for improvement in the percentage reaching grade 5 or above at 31%. Overall, the school offers a supportive environment with a fair level of parent satisfaction, although its LocaleIQ score indicates it performs better than 41% of schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 11 June 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.6 | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 61% | Bottom 37% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 19% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 24% | Bottom 36% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 16% | Bottom 36% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British67.1%
Mixed Other5.7%
White Other4.8%
Black African4.0%
Other3.7%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Black Other1.2%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.9%
Asian Chinese0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.5%
Black Caribbean0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Location
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53.51662, -2.34042 · M27 6JU
School details
Local authoritySalford
RegionNorth West
URN136987
School typeAcademy converter
Websiteswinton.coopacademies.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Co-op Academy Swinton rated by Ofsted?
Co-op Academy Swinton was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 11 June 2024.
Is Co-op Academy Swinton a good school?
Co-op Academy Swinton scores 40.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Co-op Academy Swinton in GCSEs?
Co-op Academy Swinton achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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