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The Pingle Academy
Goodgraded 12/10/2021Ages 11–181,375 pupilsNone
The Pingle Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Swadlincote, within the Derbyshire local authority. The school has around 1,375 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 12/10/2021, The Pingle Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 42.7 and 48% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Swadlincote can view The Pingle Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood
Last inspected 12/10/2021
Attendance & staffing
Attendance89.6%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence28.1%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher17.0England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals32.7%England avg 28.6%
English not first language2.1%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 839.2
Progress 8-0.1
Grade 5+ English & maths37%
Grade 4+ English & maths59%
EBacc entry9%
EBacc average point score3.28
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)C-APS per entry 28.2
Value added-0.43Below average · 95% CI -0.6 to -0.3
Retention89%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Swadlincote
All schools in Swadlincote →St Edward's Catholic AcademyGood · 0.2 miElmsleigh Infant & Nursery School0.4 miSpringfield Junior SchoolGood · 0.4 miPennine Way Junior AcademyGood · 0.8 miChurch Gresley Infant and Nursery SchoolGood · 0.8 miBelmont Primary SchoolGood · 0.6 mi
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