Co-op Academy Swinton — Secondary School in Manchester

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Co-op Academy Swinton

Manchester, M27 6JU

991 Pupils

1,075 Capacity

11–16 Age Range

38.00% FSM %

503 Boys

488 Girls

About Co-op Academy Swinton

Co-op Academy Swinton is a mixed-gender Academies located in Manchester, Salford, in the North West region of England for pupils aged 11–16 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 991 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,075. Current headteacher: Zarina Ali.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Salford
Region	North West
Administrative District	Salford
Parliamentary Constituency	Worsley and Eccles
Ward	Swinton & Wardley
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	THE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Opened	01-08-2011
UKPRN	10033703
URN	136987
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Andrew Hay	Chair of Local Governing Body	01/02/2022	31/01/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Mrs Natalie Winterbottom	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2024	02/11/2025	N/A
Mrs Danielle Wood	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	03/11/2025	—	N/A
Mrs Zarina Ali	Local Governor	12/04/2021	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Jackie Belcher	Local Governor	12/06/2023	11/06/2027	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Lisa Carter	Local Governor	14/12/2023	13/12/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Kristie Conroy	Local Governor	28/06/2023	27/06/2027	Elected by school staff
Malcolm Dodd	Local Governor	18/02/2022	19/12/2025	Elected by school staff
Asif Hussain	Local Governor	01/03/2022	28/02/2026	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Pagan Jones	Local Governor	19/05/2025	18/05/2029	Elected by parents
Lois McClure	Local Governor	22/09/2025	21/09/2029	Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)
Paul Smith	Local Governor	01/05/2024	30/04/2028	Appointed by GB/board