Swinton Academy
Academy sponsor led
Mexborough, S64 8JW
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 26% in England
11 of 15 in Rotherham
Pupils
870
First preferences per place
0.89
2026/27
Absence
9.8%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 41.1 | 39.6 | 41.1 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 36% | 33% | 42% | |
| Average English grade | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.1 | 3.9 | 4.2 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 23% | 15% | 25% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.15 | -0.21 | — |
61% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities · 0.9 mi · Requires improvement
- Wath Academy · 1.2 mi · Good · Top 36% in England
- Rawmarsh Community School · 1.6 mi · Report card · Bottom 14% in England
- The Laurel Academy · 1.7 mi · Good · Bottom 50% in England
- Thrybergh Academy · 2.5 mi · Requires improvement · Bottom 2% in England
- Astrea Academy Dearne · 3.1 mi · Good · Bottom 19% in England
The neighbourhood
Swinton Academy is in Swinton North (typical home £185,000, crime high).
What is Swinton Academy's Ofsted rating?
Swinton Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Swinton Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Swinton Academy is in the bottom 26% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.