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Pennine Way Junior Academy
Pennine Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9EY, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.4 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
370
Capacity
360
Ages
7–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
103%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a high parent satisfaction rate of 100%, this primary academy demonstrates a supportive community environment. While 54% of pupils meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths, it falls below the national average, with only 3% achieving the higher standard. Nevertheless, the school is positioned in the top 75% for expected outcomes, indicating a solid foundation for student learning.
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Last inspected: 19 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 54% | Bottom 25% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Parent View (58 responses)
★★★★★4.3
I'd recommend this school
100%
My child feels safe
98%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of subjects
97%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child makes good progress
93%
Behaviour is good
93%
Good range of extra-curricular
90%
School keeps me informed
90%
School supports development
86%
School has high expectations
85%
School responds to concerns
76%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.3%
White Other4.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Asian Indian0.8%
Black African0.5%
Mixed Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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52.76670, -1.56542 · DE11 9EY
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN137543
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Pennine Way Junior Academy rated by Ofsted?
Pennine Way Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 19 November 2019.
Is Pennine Way Junior Academy a good school?
Pennine Way Junior Academy scores 46.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Pennine Way Junior Academy?
Based on 58 Ofsted Parent View responses, Pennine Way Junior Academy receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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