Co-op Academy Swinton

Contact details for the school

School Name: Co-op Academy Swinton
Address: Sefton Road, Pendlebury, Swinton
Town/City: Manchester
County: Greater Manchester
Postcode: M27 6JU
Telephone Number: 0161 794 6215
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: The Co-Operative Academies Trust
Sponsor: The Co-Operative Academies Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Zarina Ali
Capacity: 1075
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 931 (51% boys & 49% girls)
Enrollment: 87% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 37.9%

Location and administration

URN: 136987
DfE Number: 355/4050
UKPRN: 10033703
UPRN: 100012692257
Region: North West (E12000002)
District: Salford (E08000006)
Constituency: Worsley and Eccles (E14001598)
Electoral Ward: Swinton & Wardley (E05013032)

Easting & Northing: 377525E, 402270N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 31' 2.13" N 2° 20' 25.02" W
Plus Code: 9C5VGM85+WV

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Associated schools

Same trust

Same sponsor Predecessor school†

Governors

  • Mrs Zarina Ali - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 April 2021 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 12 October 2026.
  • Ms Jackie Belcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 June 2023 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 11 June 2027.
  • Lisa Carter - Local Governor. Appointed on 14 December 2023 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 13 December 2027.
  • Amy Coffey - Local Governor. Appointed on 31 March 2026 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 30 March 2030.
  • Kristie Conroy - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 June 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 June 2027.
  • Malcolm Dodd - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 February 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 December 2025.
  • Ms Nicola Furniss - Local Governor. Appointed on 29 September 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 28 September 2030.
  • Andrew Hay - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 February 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 31 January 2026.
  • Asif Hussain - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 5 May 2030.
  • Asif Hussain - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 May 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 5 May 2030.
  • Asif Hussain - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 March 2022 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 28 February 2026.
  • Pagan Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 May 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 18 May 2029.
  • Lois McClure - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 September 2025 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 21 September 2029.
  • Paul Smith - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 30 April 2028.
  • Jennie Sophocleous - Local Governor. Appointed on 19 December 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 18 December 2029.
  • Alan Stockton - Local Governor. Appointed on 10 March 2022 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 9 March 2026.
  • Alan Stockton - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 April 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 1 April 2030.
  • Tom Whiteway - Local Governor. Appointed on 24 June 2024 (Persons who are appointed by the foundation body or sponsor (if applicable)). Term runs until 23 June 2028.
  • Mrs Natalie Winterbottom - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 1 September 2024. Term runs until 2 November 2025.
  • Mrs Danielle Wood - Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free. Appointed on 3 November 2025.