Open Other Secondary Mixed

Swinton Academy

East Avenue, Mexborough, S64 8JW
Part of: ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Swinton Academy
Mexborough, S64 8JW
991 Pupils
1,320 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
32.30% FSM %
490 Boys
501 Girls
About Swinton Academy

Swinton Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Rotherham, Yorkshire and the Humber. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 991 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,320. Current headteacher: Chela Wilson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Rotherham or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy sponsor led
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Rotherham
Region Yorkshire and the Humber
Administrative District Rotherham
Parliamentary Constituency Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
Ward Swinton Rockingham
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ASTON COMMUNITY EDUCATION TRUST
Opened 01-10-2016
UKPRN 10057549
URN 143141
Data Last Updated 17-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr David Lennox Chair of Local Governing Body 30/09/2024 29/09/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Adam Bradley Local Governor 01/11/2023 26/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mrs Shale Bull Local Governor 22/07/2024 21/07/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Ms Carol Crookes Local Governor 18/04/2023 17/04/2027 Elected by school staff
Ms Melissa Darwent Local Governor 18/04/2023 17/04/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Anthony Donnelly Local Governor 20/05/2024 19/05/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Claire Hand Local Governor 16/10/2024 15/10/2028 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Paul Higginbottom Local Governor 15/11/2023 22/06/2025 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Craig McGowan Local Governor 09/01/2018 08/01/2026 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Tom Wilcock Local Governor 20/05/2024 19/05/2028 Elected by parents
Chela Wilson Local Governor 01/09/2024 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Schools Nearby
Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
0.46 km • Mexborough
Other
Brookfield Primary Academy
0.67 km • Mexborough
Other
Milton School
0.76 km • Mexborough
Other
Swinton Queen Primary School
0.96 km • Mexborough
Other
Kilnhurst St Thomas' CofE Primary Academy
1.08 km • Mexborough
Other
Saint Pius X Catholic High School A Specialist School in Humanities
1.48 km • Rotherham
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Swinton Academy is a Academy sponsor led (group: Academies) in Mexborough, Rotherham.
Swinton Academy has 991 pupils, with a capacity of 1,320.
Swinton Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The Headteacher at Swinton Academy is Mrs Chela Wilson.
Swinton Academy is at East Avenue, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8JW, in the Rotherham local authority, Yorkshire and the Humber.
Sixth form at Swinton Academy: Has a sixth form.
Swinton Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mrs Chela Wilson
East Avenue, Swinton, Mexborough, S64 8JW
01709570586
www.swintonacademy.org
Location
S64 8JW  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 143141
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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