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Co-op Academy Swinton

Sefton Road, Pendlebury, Manchester, M27 6JU

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jun 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

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44.5school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
17.4%
Basics 9-5
30.5%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.5

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2340.846.4
2023/2442.346.4
2024/2544.546.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.550.00
2023/24-0.480.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
24.0%
EBacc APS
3.84
EBacc 9-5
9.0%
EBacc 9-4
16.0%
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About Co-op Academy Swinton

Co-op Academy Swinton is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. The school has around 991 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Sefton Road, Manchester, M27 6JU | More schools in Salford

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Co-op Academy Swinton, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jun 2024 — Good
  2. Nov 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc…
  3. May 2022 — Requires improvement
  4. Nov 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Co-op Academy Swinton

What is Co-op Academy Swinton's Ofsted rating?
Co-op Academy Swinton received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What are Co-op Academy Swinton's latest exam results?
Co-op Academy Swinton: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Co-op Academy Swinton located?
Co-op Academy Swinton is a secondary school in Manchester, Salford (M27 6JU).
How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Swinton?
Co-op Academy Swinton has around 991 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Co-op Academy Swinton with other schools?
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