Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School
Academy converter primary school in Mexborough (Rotherham).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
At Swinton Fitzwilliam Primary School our mission is to provide a safe, happy and inspiring environment where we can- Empower life-long learners to be happy, resilient, thoughtful and ambitious, Foster curiosity, creativity, passion and excitement in the future, Ensure that all learners are motivated and supported to achieve, Collaborate with and contribute to a vibrant local and wider community.
For our learners to have the ambition to make a positive impact on the ever-changing world, equipped with the knowledge, skills, resilience and character to embrace the demands of the future.
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
6 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Band
- Choir
- Film Club
- Football
- Swimming
- Numbots
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 143652
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Rotherham
- Constituency
- Rawmarsh and Conisbrough
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2016
Governing body (5 current, 0 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Catherine Hague | Chair of Local Governing Body | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Patrick Kenny | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Jan Driffill | Local Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Samantha Cotton | Local Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Peter John Cotton | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2021 |
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