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.
Students Visit Portico Library!
12th June 2025A group of our students explored The Portico Library through movement, games, and sound, tuning into its atmosphere and acoustics. They wrote and performed poems inspired by the space—building confidence, presence, and having a brilliant time.
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Newsletter for Half-Term 5 Out Now!
23rd May 2025Our Half-Term 5 Newsletter is out now! Read about another successful term of The Swinton Way here: HT5 Newsletter
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Bunzl Deliver Sustainabilty Workshop
19th May 2025On Tuesday, May 13th, a cohort of Year 9 students welcomed external guests from Bunzl, who conducted a workshop focused on global sustainability. The session included an exploration of how various brands illustrate and influence their operations through packaging, an examination of diverse career pa...
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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.