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The Pingle Academy

State school · Swadlincote, DE11 0QA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 1,375 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
1,375 ·
Religion
None
Local authority
Derbyshire County Council

Headteacher

Head

Mr Steven Hall

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Pennine Way Junior Academy 32 %
Springfield Junior School 13 %
Linton Primary School 11 %
St George's CofE Primary School 9 %
Belmont Primary School 9 %
Newhall Community Junior School 6 %
Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School 5 %
St Edward's Catholic Academy 3 %
Albert Village Primary School 3 %
OtherUnkn 3 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Rosliston CofE Primary School 2 %
Overseal Primary School 2 %
Woodville CofE Junior School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
62%
LA avg.
65%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
46.8%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
27.63
LA avg.
32.51
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
85
Number of teachers
16:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

3.93 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
0 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

1,375
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

Coronation Street
Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 0QA
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Telephone: 01283 216837

Email: enquiries@pingle.derbyshire.sch.uk

Website: http://www.pingleacademy.com

Local authority: Derbyshire County Council

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School data & information The Pingle Academy Coronation Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QA
1,375 Pupil numbers
33.9 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
3 % Pupils whose first language is not English
16:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
85 Number of teachers
40 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
46.8%
LA avg.
44%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
42.30
LA avg.
44.60
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.11 Score Average
≈ 35% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 24 6
Psychology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 73 4
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 7
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 248 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 123 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 100 5
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 50 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 244 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 250 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 25 6
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 18 5
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 26 6
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 6
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 58 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 60 7
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 38 6

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
4.2%
LA avg.
14.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
27.63
LA avg.
32.51
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 30 B
Religious Studies GCE A level 5 C
Psychology GCE A level 49 C
Physics GCE A level 11 C
Mathematics GCE A level 24 C
Law GCE A level 25 C
History GCE A level 18 B
Government and Politics GCE A level 7 B
Geography GCE A level 14 B
English Literature GCE A level 15 B
English Language GCE A level 9 B
Computer Studies / Computing GCE A level 9 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 31 C
Biology GCE A level 14 C
Art and Design (Fine Art) GCE A level 12 B

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Pingle Academy is a mainstream school which has resourced provision with a capacity of 15 and 18 pupils on roll and a SEN unit with a capacity of 35 and 36 pupils on roll. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

3.93 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
0 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

Schools report the conditions they might be able to support. Please note, this may not be a complete list. Find out more.

Conditions (Might cover/be referred to as) Provision
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder Aspergers, Autism, High functioning autism, Neurodivergent, Neurodiversity, Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA), Social skills Yes
HI - Hearing Impairment
MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty Learning needs
MSI - Multi-Sensory Impairment Sensory processing Yes
OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability Downs Syndrome, Epilepsy, Genetic, Tics, Tourettes Yes
PD - Physical Disability
PMLD - Profound and Multiple Learning Difficulty Complex needs, Global delay, Global developmental delay
SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health Anxiety, Complex needs, Emotionally based school avoidance (EBSA), Mental Health Yes
SLCN - Speech, Language and Communication Selective mutism
SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty Complex needs
SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, Auditory processing, Developmental Co-ordination Difficulties (DCD), Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Handwriting
VI - Visual Impairment Special facilities for Visually Impaired

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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