Swinton Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Swinton Academy
Address: East Avenue, Swinton
Town/City: Mexborough
County: SOUTH YORKSHIRE
Postcode: S64 8JW
Telephone Number: 01709 570586
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16)
Type: Academy sponsor led
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2016
Trust: Aston Community Education Trust
Sponsor: Aston Community Education Trust (acet)

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Chela Wilson
Capacity: 1130
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 870 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 77% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 35.2%

SEN Provisions

  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder

Location and administration

URN: 143141
DfE Number: 372/4004
UKPRN: 10057549
UPRN: 100052105703
Region: Yorkshire and the Humber (E12000003)
District: Rotherham (E08000018)
Constituency: Rawmarsh and Conisbrough (E14001436)
Electoral Ward: Swinton Rockingham (E05013013)

Easting & Northing: 445130E, 398693N
Latitude & Longitude: 53° 29' 1.19" N 1° 19' 16.49" W
Plus Code: 9C5WFMMH+FG

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Shale Bull - Local Governor. Appointed on 22 July 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 21 July 2028.
  • Rebecca Connolly - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 17 May 2030.
  • Ms Carol Crookes - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 April 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Ms Melissa Darwent - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 April 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 17 April 2027.
  • Mr Anthony Donnelly - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 May 2028.
  • Mrs Claire Hand - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 July 2026.
  • Mr David Lennox - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 30 September 2024 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 29 September 2028.
  • Craig McGowan - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 January 2018 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 8 January 2026.
  • Matthew Mears - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 May 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 17 May 2030.
  • Tara Neal - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 12 July 2030.
  • Callum Overfield - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 July 2026 (Appointed by trustees). Term runs until 12 July 2030.
  • Mr Tom Wilcock - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 May 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 May 2028.
  • Chela Wilson - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).