The Swinton Academy

The Swinton Academy

The Swinton High School : A Converter Academy (Formerly The Swinton High School) came into existence in September 1988 when the Wardley High School and Pendlebury High School merged to form a single 11-16 comprehensive school on one site, located half a mile from Swinton town centre. The Swinton Academy was to be merged with Moorside High School in 2011 to create a single school in Swinton and Pendlebury. This will no longer be taking place. Whilst the buildings vary considerably in age and appearance, internal refurbishment of existing facilities has provided a generally pleasant working environment. A new maths suite, refurbished science labs, an ICT resource area comprising 7 computer rooms together with a further two elsewhere, a new design technology block and refurbished art and library facilities have improved the teaching environment. In the last five years, all seven science laboratories have been completely refurbished in a programme costing over £500,000. Improvements to the school environment have been substantial over the last two weeks and are continuing to do so.