Swinton Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy sponsor led |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Rotherham |
| Address | East Avenue, S64 8JW |
| School Website | www.swintonacademy.org |
| Telephone | 1709570586 |
| URN | 143141 |
School Census
| Total | 978 |
| Girls/Boys | 508/470 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 51.9%/48.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 3.6% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 248 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 14.7% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 27/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 27/06/2023 | Good |
| 24/09/2019 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 27/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 24/09/2019 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Good |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 39.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.10% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50.80% |
| Entering EBacc | 45.90% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.4 |
| Progress 8 | -0.21 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 41 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 50% |
| Entering EBacc | 41% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.54 |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.71 |
| Progress 8 | -0.24 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 236 |
| As first preference | 151 |
| As second preference | 56 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 193 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 151 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 229 |
| As first preference | 150 |
| As second preference | 45 |
| As third preference | 34 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 150 |
| second preference offers | 10 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 223 |
| As first preference | 177 |
| As second preference | 22 |
| As third preference | 24 |
| Total Offers Made | 191 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 177 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 236 |
| As first preference | 174 |
| As second preference | 46 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 174 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 219 |
| As first preference | 162 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 165 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 162 |
| second preference offers | 1 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 248 |
| As first preference | 172 |
| As second preference | 53 |
| As third preference | 23 |
| Total Offers Made | 176 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 172 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 257 |
| As first preference | 178 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 29 |
| Total Offers Made | 178 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 178 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 249 |
| As first preference | 161 |
| As second preference | 50 |
| As third preference | 38 |
| Total Offers Made | 167 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 161 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 29% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 8% |
| agree | 14% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 51% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 47% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 27% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 2% |
| not applicable | 10% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 19% |
| no | 81% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 55% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 34% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 36% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 25% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 19% |
| strongly disagree | 12% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 29% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 5% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 42% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 24% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 15% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 61% |
| no | 39% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 92.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.9% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.5% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.7% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
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