Co-op Academy Swinton

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The Co-op Academy Swinton
Address
Co-op Academy Swinton
Sefton Road
Pendlebury

Manchester
,
M27 6JU

England
Coordinates 53°31′00″N2°20′25″W / 53.5166°N 2.3402°W / 53.5166; -2.3402
Information
Type Academy
Established2011
Department for Education URN 136987 Tables
Ofsted Reports
Chair of GovernorsSimon Plunkett
Head of AcademyZarina Ali (Head of Academy)
Staff70 [1]
GenderMixed
Age11to 16
Enrolment829
Capacity1,075
Colour(s)Navy and Sky Blue
  
Website https://www.swinton.coopacademies.co.uk/

The Co-op Academy Swinton is in Greater Manchester, England. Although named The Swinton High School in September 1988 when Wardley High School and Pendlebury High School merged, forming a single comprehensive school for pupils aged 11 to 16, on one site located half a mile from Swinton town centre. The Swinton High School joined the Co-op Academies Trust in March 2018 and is since known as 'Co-op Academy Swinton'.

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History

During much of the 20th century the school was known by its original name, Cromwell Road School. In the mid 1930s the school divided into separate secondary schools for boys and girls.

The boys' school became known as Cromwell Road Secondary Modern School for Boys was located in the 1930s building which still to this day, has its entrance on Sefton Road. The girls' school became known as Cromwell Road Secondary Modern School for Girls and was located within the original pre-First World War building on nearby Warwick Street, which runs between Sefton Road and Cromwell Road. The original Warwick Street school provided education for infant, junior and senior pupils. In 1973, the boys' and girls' schools were merged to form a single school for secondary education on the joint Sefton Road/Warwick Street sites and given the name Pendlebury High School.

Refurbishment

Whilst the buildings vary considerably in age and appearance, a new Maths suite, an ICT resource area comprising six Computer Rooms, a Design Technology block and refurbished Art and Library facilities, have all greatly improved the teaching environment. Over five years from 2008, all seven Science Labs have been completely refurbished, in a programme costing over £500,000. [2]

Staff development and academic performance

The school has a staffing complement of approximately 70, [3] full and part-time. There are 5 Senior Leaders, including the Headteacher, and 6 Faculty Leaders. [3] The school places high emphasis on staff development both for school improvement and personal professional development. There is a successful induction programme for new staff, which has been praised by Ofsted and Investors in People. [2] The school's Ofsted inspections have consistently attained strong results. As of June 2019 the school is recognised as 'Good' in all areas. [4]

Extracurricular activities and study support

The school provides a range of extra-curricular activities in drama, sport, music and dance. The school's musical activities and its steel pans performances have an excellent reputation. Study support is an integral part of the school. The summer of 2013 marked the first Summer School for gifted and talented pupils in years 6 and 7, since 1948. [2]

Previous headteachers

Notable former pupils

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References

  1. ↑ "Co-op Academy Swinton - Tes Jobs".
  2. 1 2 3 "theswintonhigh.co.uk - About Us".
  3. 1 2 "Co-op Academy Swinton - Tes Jobs". www.tes.com. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
  4. ↑ Ofsted Communications Team (16 October 2019). "Find an inspection report and registered childcare". reports.ofsted.gov.uk. Archived from the original on 13 September 2018. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
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