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Swinton Academy

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Swinton Academy

East Avenue, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8JW

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Pupils
991
Ages
11-18
FSM
32.3%
Attainment 8
41.1
Ofsted
Good
Jun 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
41.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.3%
Basics 9-5
41.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
40.5%
EBacc APS
3.56
EBacc 9-5
14.1%
EBacc 9-4
27.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
32.73
A*-A Grades
16.9%
A*-B Grades
43.7%
AAB+ %
20.0%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 44 students entered

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About Swinton Academy

Swinton Academy is a secondary school in Mexborough, Rotherham. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.1. The school has around 991 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: East Avenue, Mexborough, S64 8JW | More schools in Rotherham

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Jun 2023 — Good
  2. Sept 2019 — Requires improvement
  3. Nov 2011 — Good (predecessor: Swinton Community School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Swinton Academy

What is Swinton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Swinton Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Swinton Academy's latest exam results?
Swinton Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 41.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Swinton Academy located?
Swinton Academy is a secondary school in Mexborough, Rotherham (S64 8JW).
How many pupils attend Swinton Academy?
Swinton Academy has around 991 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Swinton Academy with other schools?
View Swinton Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Rotherham.