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Swinton Academy
East Avenue, Swinton, Mexborough, South Yorkshire, S64 8JW, Rotherham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
32.8 / 100
Bottom 33%
Better than 33% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
991
Capacity
1,320
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
75%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 75% nationally. A commendable 83% of students progress to university, though it's worth noting that none enter top-third institutions. While the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths is 61%, there is room for improvement in overall academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 27 June 2023Quality 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. | 41.1 | Bottom 25% 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 38% 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%. | 42% | Bottom 46% 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%. | 41% | Top 39% 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%. | 27% | Top 39% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 83% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 0% | Below avg |
Based on 6 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.0%
White Other3.5%
Black African2.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Mixed Other0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Asian Indian0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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53.48303, -1.32140 · S64 8JW
School details
Local authorityRotherham
RegionYorkshire and the Humber
URN143141
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.swintonacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Swinton Academy rated by Ofsted?
Swinton Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 27 June 2023.
Is Swinton Academy a good school?
Swinton Academy scores 32.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 33% 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 Swinton Academy in GCSEs?
Swinton Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.1. 61% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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