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Co-op Academy Swinton

Academy converter · Manchester · M27 6JU

Ages 11–16 · 931 pupils · Salford

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

42.3

Overall absence

11.1%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-06-11

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.48
−20+2
Attainment 842.3
English & maths grade 5+27%
English & maths grade 4+51%
EBacc entry35%

EBacc APS: 3.7

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence11.1%
Persistent absence (10%+)34.8%
Unauthorised6.1%
Authorised absence
5.0%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.0%
Enrolments in measure
1,070

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill87%

931 pupils · 1,075 places

Pupils on roll
931
Boys / girls
476 / 455
School capacity
1,075
Capacity fill
931 / 1,075 (87%)
Free school meals
37.9%
FSM pupils
353
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 11–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Academy trust
THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Sponsor
The Co-operative Academies Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Zarina Ali

Location

Address
Sefton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton
Postcode
M27 6JU
Town
Manchester
County
Greater Manchester
Local authority
Salford
District
Salford
Constituency
Worsley and Eccles
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (secondary), Ages 11–16, in Manchester, Salford, 931 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 37.9%.

Open schools in Manchester
415
Secondary schools in Manchester
61
Academies among open schools in Manchester
40% (168)
Open schools in M27
23
Secondary in M27
3
Open schools in Salford LA
137
Secondary in Salford LA
16

Nearby secondary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

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  • Moorside High School

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    Academy converter · Secondary

    Manchester · M27 0AP · Salford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att842.8
    • P8-0.6
    • Absence9.3%

    0.7 miles away

  • St Ambrose Barlow RC High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Manchester · M27 9QP · Salford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att845.8
    • P8-0.2
    • Absence7.5%

    0.8 miles away

  • Ellesmere Park High School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Manchester · M30 9BP · Salford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att842.7
    • P8-0.3
    • Absence7.9%

    1.7 miles away

  • Co-op Academy Walkden

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Manchester · M28 7JB · Salford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att844.4
    • P8-0.5
    • Absence8.9%

    1.9 miles away

  • All Hallows RC High School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Salford · M6 8AA · Salford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att850.1
    • P80.3
    • Absence6.0%

    2.1 miles away

  • Buile Hill Academy

    Ofsted: Requires improvement

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–16

    • Absence19.1%

    2.2 miles away

  • Kearsley Academy

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Secondary

    Bolton · BL4 8HY · Bolton

    Ages 11–16

    • Att851.4
    • P80.6
    • Absence9.1%

    2.4 miles away

  • St Patrick's RC High School

    Ofsted: Strong standard

    Voluntary aided school · Secondary

    Manchester · M30 7JJ · Salford

    Ages 11–16

    • Att849.7
    • P80.1
    • Absence7.2%

    2.6 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Zarina Ali
Telephone
01617946215
Website
swinton.coopacademies.co.uk

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