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Pennine Way Junior Academy

Goodgraded 19/11/2019Ages 7–11370 pupilsNone
Swadlincote, DE11 9EY
Derbyshire

Pennine Way Junior Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 7 to 11 in Swadlincote, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 370 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/11/2019, Pennine Way Junior Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Swadlincote can view Pennine Way Junior Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Swadlincote (DE11 9EY), Pennine Way Junior Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 19/11/2019

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.3%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence10.5%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher21.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals34.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language6.1%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-26%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in SwadlincoteSee the full area report for DE11 9EY