Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Welcome to
Co-op Academy Swinton
Proud to be part of the
Co-op Academies Trust
Welcome to
Co-op Academy Swinton
Welcome to Co-op Academy Swinton, we are an 11-16 secondary academy that is part of the Co-op Academies Trust, a Trust that believes in creating opportunities for young people through exceptional education and support.
A Warm Welcome
From our Headteacher
Mrs Zarina Ali, Principal
At Co-op Academy Swinton we strive to ensure that all students regardless of their background, achieve their potential. We are committed to opening doors and providing opportunities for our students to secure their next step and encourage them to be ambitious.
School Meal Prices from January 2026
19th December 2025Attached is a letter for parents and carers outlining a small increase in the cost of school meals from 12th January 2026. The letter provides full details and guidance for families, including support options for those who may need it. School Meal Price Increases, Jan 2026...
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Online Safety Support for Parents and Carers Over the Christmas Holidays
19th December 2025The Christmas holidays are an exciting time for children and young people. Many will receive new devices, access new games and apps, and spend more time online, often in their own bedrooms. While this can be positive and enjoyable, it also means that online safety becomes even mo...
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Half-Term 2 Newsletter Out Now!
19th December 2025Our Newsletter for Half-Term 2 is out now! Find out all about all the success across our academy in the lead up to Christmas! HT2 Newsletter
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Our School Overview
Pupils
GCSE Subjects
Percentage of Students going on to Further Education
Percentage of students going on to Apprenticeships
1 of 34 Academies in the Trust
What do people say?
Many pupils are happy and proud to attend the Co-op Swinton Academy. Supportive relationships with teachers help most pupils to feel safe in school.
Ofsted, 2022
There are lots of lunchtime and after-school activities in which pupils can take part. For example, some pupils make the most of clubs, such as volleyball, weightlifting, table tennis and ceramics. Pupils appreciate opportunities to take on additional responsibilities, such as being school prefects and student council representatives.
Ofsted, 2022
Pupils are well informed about their next steps. They benefit from a wide range of opportunities to help them to make appropriate decisions about further education, employment and training.
Ofsted, 2022
The school has set out the important knowledge that pupils should learn and when this content should be taught. Teachers are suitably equipped to deliver the curriculum well.
Ofsted, 2024
Teachers design learning that helps pupils, including those who are disadvantaged, to build a rich body of subject knowledge.