Swinton Academy

Ofsted 2023 states SEND provision, including specialist resourced provision, is a strength of the school.

“At Swinton Academy – “the provision for pupils with SEND, including those in the school’s specialist resourced provision, is a strength of the school””

OFSTED 2023 identifies SEND provision, including the school's specialist resourced provision, as a strength

“the provision for pupils with SEND, including those in the school’s specialist resourced provision, is a strength of the school”

Safeguarding is described as a priority for the academy, with clear aims, policies and procedures to keep children safe.

“Safeguarding children is a priority for the academy. We have clear aims, policies and procedures to keep children safe.”

The school names its Designated Safeguarding Lead and Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.

“The Designated Safeguarding Lead Sarah Beevers - sbeevers@swintonacademy.org”

Personal development programme and extra-curricular opportunities aimed at broadening cultural capital, plus work experience placements in year 12

“we are very proud of our personal development programme that encourages our students to develop as a well-rounded young person ready to live confidently and independently in the wider world”

Personal development programme aims to build well-rounded, confident, independent young people via extra-curricular opportunities.

“Alongside our academic curriculum, we are very proud of our personal development programme that encourages our students to develop as a well-rounded young person ready to live confidently and independently in the wider world.”

School states it holds the highest expectations and aspirations for all pupils and describes itself as a diverse, inclusive community

“We have the highest expectations and aspirations at Swinton Academy and we are committed to providing high quality learning and teaching, enabling everyone to reach their full potential, whatever their age, ability, gender or ethnicity.”

School states very high aspirations and encourages ambitious choices for students

“We have very high aspirations for our students and encourage them to be as ambitious as possible in their choices.”

11-18 school; post-16 students supported to pick a bespoke 3-course programme, guided by a personal tutor and post-16 leadership team.

“We support students to select a bespoke programme of study based on their academic strengths, their passions and career goals.”

All students supported by a personal tutor and post 16 leadership, described as the school's greatest strength for retention

“All students are guided and supported by a personal tutor and post 16 leadership, which enhances the strong relationships students build with their subject teachers.”

Careers team supports students applying to university, degree apprenticeships, or entering the workplace at 18, with year 12 work experience placements

“Students are given a wealth of support and guidance from our experienced careers team, which is supported by work experience placements in year 12.”

Students supported in choosing between university degree, degree apprenticeship, or entering the workplace at 18, with careers team support and Year 12 work experience.

“We support our students in researching and applying for those next steps that best suit them, whether that is a degree at university, a degree apprenticeship with an established organisation or entering the workplace at 18.”

Ofsted 2023 rated Swinton Academy as a good school with high expectations for pupils.

“Swinton Academy is a good school – “with high expectations for pupils””

OFSTED 2023 rated Swinton Academy a good school with high expectations for pupils

“Swinton Academy is a good school – “with high expectations for pupils””