Co-op Academy Swinton

About Co-op Academy Swinton

Co-op Academy Swinton is an academy converter in Manchester, Salford, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 991 pupils on roll. It is part of THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.5 (2025/26). 37.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 21.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Salford →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

991 / 1,075 (92%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

11 June 2024

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

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

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Sefton Road, Manchester, Salford, M27 6JU

Phone

01617946215

Headteacher

Zarina Ali

Website

swinton.coopacademies.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Co-op Academy Swinton?

Co-op Academy Swinton is an academy converter in Manchester, Salford, England, for pupils aged 11–16.

How many pupils does Co-op Academy Swinton have?

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

What is Co-op Academy Swinton's Ofsted rating?

Co-op Academy Swinton was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (11 June 2024).

How does Co-op Academy Swinton perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Co-op Academy Swinton achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 47.5 in 2025/26.

Is Co-op Academy Swinton part of an academy trust?

Yes — Co-op Academy Swinton is part of THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST.

Where is Co-op Academy Swinton?

Co-op Academy Swinton is located at Sefton Road, Manchester, Salford, M27 6JU.