The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.2
4.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
37%
4.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
9%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.43
Band 4Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
8%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 236 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 141 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,375
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 33.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- Trust
- AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Michelle Oliphant (Acting Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Coronation Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Pingle School
Secondary · Very close
St Edward's Catholic Academy
Primary · 401m away
Elmsleigh Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 605m away
Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School
Primary · 605m away
Springfield Junior School
Primary · 612m away
Belmont Primary School
Primary · 915m away
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School
Primary · 919m away
Newhall Infant School
Primary · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Pingle Academy a selective school?
No. The Pingle Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Pingle Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Pingle Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Pingle Academy?
The Pingle Academy currently has 1,375 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Pingle Academy take?
The Pingle Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Pingle Academy?
The Pingle Academy is in Swadlincote, DE11 0QA, in the Derbyshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Pingle Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Pingle Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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