The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.5
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
47%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 128 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 13 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
17% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 82 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 909
- Capacity
- 96%
- FSM
- 34.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Gemma Lowe (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Burton Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 7JR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmEureka Primary School
Primary · 618m away
Belmont Primary School
Primary · 1.0km away
Three Trees Infant Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Three Trees CofE Junior Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Springfield Junior School
Primary · 1.4km away
Hartshorne CofE Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
St Edward's Catholic Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Elmsleigh Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is Granville Academy a selective school?
No. Granville Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Granville Academy's Ofsted rating?
Granville Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Granville Academy?
Granville Academy currently has 909 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Granville Academy take?
Granville Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Granville Academy?
Granville Academy is in Swadlincote, DE11 7JR, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Granville Academy have a sixth form?
No, Granville Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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