How many pupils does Swinton Academy have?

Swinton Academy has 991 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Swinton Academy's Ofsted rating?

Swinton Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).

How does Swinton Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Swinton Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.7 in 2025/26.

Is Swinton Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Swinton Academy is part of ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST.

Where is Swinton Academy?

Swinton Academy is located at East Avenue, Mexborough, Rotherham, S64 8JW.

Swinton Academy

East Avenue, Mexborough, Rotherham, S64 8JW

Good

Inspected 27 June 2023

Good

Ofsted

40.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

991

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy sponsor led

Type

About Swinton Academy

Swinton Academy is an academy sponsor led in Mexborough, Rotherham, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 991 pupils on roll. It is part of ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.7 (2025/26). 34.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 5.5% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Rotherham →
School Type: Academy sponsor led
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 991 / 1,320 (75%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 27 June 2023

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

34.1%

Free school meals

5.5%

EAL

4.4%

SEN support

17.7%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

40.7

Attainment 8

177 pupils

39.5%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

57.6%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

B-

A-level average grade

15 students

20%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

83%

To higher education

To top-third universities

Where pupils go next

93%

Sustained destination

84%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

9.8%

Overall absence

29.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

66.59

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.2 vs 2023/24

14.9

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.2 vs 2023/24

15.48

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.3 vs 2023/24

£48,449

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 10% on leadership pay

↑ +£3,080 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

4.3% rate

↑ +3 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -3.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,791

Spend per pupil

£8,255

Income per pupil

58%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: East Avenue, Mexborough, Rotherham, S64 8JW
Phone: 01709570586
Head Teacher: Chela Wilson
Website: www.swintonacademy.org

Academy Trust

ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Swinton Academy?: Swinton Academy is an academy sponsor led in Mexborough, Rotherham, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Swinton Academy have?: Swinton Academy has 991 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Swinton Academy's Ofsted rating?: Swinton Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (27 June 2023).
How does Swinton Academy perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Swinton Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 40.7 in 2025/26.
Is Swinton Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Swinton Academy is part of ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST.
Where is Swinton Academy?: Swinton Academy is located at East Avenue, Mexborough, Rotherham, S64 8JW.

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