The Pingle Academy
Decision summary
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Attainment 8 of 39.2 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.
- Attainment 8:
- 39.2
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 50%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.11
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.28, 0.07]
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 224 | 39.2 | — | 50.4% | 8.9% | 3.3 |
| 2023/2024 | 265 | 42.3 | -0.11 | 53.2% | 7.9% | 3.6 |
| 2022/2023 | 236 | 43.4 | -0.04 | 56.0% | 7.0% | 3.6 |
| 2021/2022 | 223 | 43.4 | -0.13 | 53.0% | 6.0% | 3.5 |
Nearby and similar schools
Other secondary schools in Derbyshire for local comparison.
School information
| URN | 144069 |
| Local authority | Derbyshire |
| Region | East Midlands |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Acting Headteacher Michelle Oliphant |
| Trust | AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | None |
| Postcode | DE11 0QA |
| Latest pupils | 224 |
| FSM eligible | 33.9% |
Contact and identifiers
Coronation Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QA
http://www.pingleacademy.comView local authority page1283216837| DfE number | 5410 |
| UKPRN | 10063076 |
| Opened | 1 May 2017 |
| GIAS updated | 25 Feb 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 25 Feb 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 23 Nov 2021 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Publication date | 23 Nov 2021 |