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The Pingle Academy
Coronation Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QA, Derbyshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.0 / 100
Bottom 27%
Better than 27% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,375
Capacity
1,376
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance in preparing students for further education, with 70% of pupils progressing to university and 19% attending top-third institutions. While the GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.2 is above the national average, the percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths is 59%, indicating room for improvement in foundational subjects. Overall, it offers a supportive environment for learners aged 11-18, although its LocaleIQ score suggests it may face challenges compared to other schools in the area.
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Last inspected: 12 October 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.2 | Bottom 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 59% | Bottom 31% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 37% | Bottom 32% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 9% | Bottom 12% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 7% | Bottom 12% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 70% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 93 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.6%
White Other3.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.7%
Mixed Other0.7%
Black African0.6%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Indian0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Other0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.77808, -1.56570 · DE11 0QA
School details
Local authorityDerbyshire
RegionEast Midlands
URN144069
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.pingleacademy.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Pingle Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Pingle Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 October 2021.
Is The Pingle Academy a good school?
The Pingle Academy scores 27.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 27% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Pingle Academy in GCSEs?
The Pingle Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.2. 59% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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