Co-op Academy Swinton
Manchester, M27 6JU · Salford · secondary school
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9th of 15 secondary schools in Salford we can score, 16 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 5.3/10 against 575 of them, against 3.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 42.0 · 42 | 30% | 1.27 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.48 · 17 | 25% | 0.42 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 47.5 · 58 | 10% | 0.58 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Co-op Academy Swinton overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 31.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.6, matching the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.48 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the Student Council, play volleyball, weightlifting, or table tennis, and study ceramics. Trips include theatre, cinema, concerts, museums, factories, exhibitions, and exchanges abroad. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 931 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,075. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming for higher grades in English and maths? How does the after-school club integrate with the main curriculum?
What Ofsted said about Co-op Academy Swinton
Overview
Co-op Academy Swinton is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking an improvement from its previous ‘Requires improvement’ rating. The report highlights that pupils appreciate the school’s positive impact on their behaviour and learning, benefiting from a “broad and ambitious curriculum” and high expectations for academic achievement. Most pupils are described as “articulate and extremely polite,” contributing to a calm and orderly environment where they feel happy and supported.
Strengths
- The curriculum is “carefully considered and ambitious,” with delivery adapted well to meet the needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Staff use assessment strategies effectively to check knowledge retention, and the school places “high importance on reading,” providing bespoke support that helps many pupils make rapid progress.
- Behaviour has improved significantly, with most pupils behaving well and understanding the school’s policies; the pastoral team provides support for those who do not meet expectations.
- Pupils benefit from a wide range of enrichment activities, including clubs, visits, and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, alongside robust personal development education covering topics such as finance and managing emotions.
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure communication with parents is “clear and effective” so that parents understand the rationale behind changes to staffing and behaviour policies.
- Strategies are needed to ensure that pupils who remain persistently absent attend school regularly, as this hinders their achievement.
- Teachers must be fully equipped to identify and remedy gaps in older pupils’ knowledge, caused by previous curriculum weaknesses, more swiftly to better prepare them for their next steps.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 42.3 |
| 2024/25 | 44.6 |
| 2025/26 | 47.5 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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