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Secondary schools in and near Swinton (Salford)

All 2 secondary schools in Swinton (Salford), and the nearest just outside.

2 schools in Swinton (Salford)

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  1. Moorside High School

    Manchester, M27 0AP · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Expected standard in every area

    Results below the Swinton (Salford) average.

    233 first choices, 204 offers made

    Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

    Swinton (Salford) Grade 4England Grade 5

    Days missed a year
    About 17Swinton (Salford) about 18
    Pupils
    1,129
    View school Moorside High School

  2. Co-op Academy Swinton

    Manchester, M27 6JU · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Results above the Swinton (Salford) average.

    122 first choices, 166 offers made

    Typical GCSE gradeGrade 5

    Swinton (Salford) Grade 4England Grade 5

    Days missed a year
    About 19Swinton (Salford) about 18
    Pupils
    931
    View school Co-op Academy Swinton

Just outside Swinton (Salford)

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Swinton (Salford).

  2. St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School

    1.0 miles from Swinton (Salford) · State · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good
    • Catholic

    Results close to the Swinton (Salford) average, low absence.

    220 first choices, 203 offers made

    Typical GCSE gradeGrade 4

    Swinton (Salford) Grade 4England Grade 5

    Days missed a year
    About 15Swinton (Salford) about 18
    Pupils
    1,078
    View school St Ambrose Barlow Roman Catholic High School

  3. Silverdale

    1.0 miles from Swinton (Salford) · PRU · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good or better

    Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed a year
    –
    Pupils
    36
    View school Silverdale
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Ofsted grades in Swinton (Salford)

The last full grade for each school Ofsted has graded. 1 newer or converted school doesn't have a grade yet.

  • Outstanding: 0 of 1
  • Good: 1 of 1
  • Requires improvement: 0 of 1
  • Inadequate: 0 of 1
Before you apply

Four things worth knowing in Swinton (Salford)

  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

  2. Check how old the Ofsted grade is.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Swinton (Salford), explained

There are 2 secondary schools in Swinton (Salford), teaching 2,060 children. 0 are run by the council and 2 are academies or free schools.

100% of the mainstream state schools Ofsted has graded are Good or Outstanding, against 94.8% across England. 0 of them are Outstanding, though some grades are several years old, so check the date on each school's page.

Pupils in Swinton (Salford) scored an average Attainment 8 of 43.1 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

33.1% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £8,046 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 29.3% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Swinton (Salford)?
There are 2 secondary schools in Swinton (Salford), including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Swinton (Salford)?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Swinton (Salford) on Eduscope are Moorside High School and Co-op Academy Swinton. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in Swinton (Salford) ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Swinton (Salford) secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Swinton (Salford) is 16:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Swinton (Salford)?
When choosing a secondary school in Swinton (Salford), consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 2 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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