The Pingle Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Coronation Street Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0QA |
| Phone | 01283216837 |
| Reference Number | 144069 |
The Pingle Academy, having undergone its first routine inspection since the pandemic, has been rated as good across all key areas including the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and sixth-form provision. The school prides itself on its inclusive and caring environment, where pupils feel safe and are encouraged to develop socially and culturally. Leaders maintain high expectations and offer a well-planned curriculum that helps students progress, although there are areas where consistency in teaching could be improved.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1375 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 52%
Girls: 48% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 33.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.8% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 135 | 108 | 243 |
| 8 | 130 | 108 | 238 |
| 9 | 121 | 105 | 226 |
| 10 | 110 | 110 | 220 |
| 11 | 127 | 97 | 224 |
| 12 | 53 | 66 | 119 |
| 13 | 39 | 66 | 105 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.6% |
| White, Other | 3.3% |
| Unclassified | 2.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 0.7% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Oct 2021 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Oct 2021 | School inspection: |
| 05 May 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 08 Jul 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| Previously as The Pingle School | |
| 08 Jul 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 03 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 09 Dec 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 May 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Feb 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Sep 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 15 May 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 23 Jan 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 29 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 29 May 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Nov 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 25 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 03 Mar 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 09 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
| 13 Mar 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Inclusive and caring school environment
- Well-planned and diverse curriculum
- High expectations for student achievement
- Effective support for pupils with SEND
- Strong focus on personal development and safety
- High levels of pupil respect and acceptance
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of the curriculum across some subjects
- Teachers do not always build on previous knowledge effectively
- Inconsistency in applying the behaviour policy
- Some low-level disruptions not addressed quickly enough
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 37.1% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 50.4% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.31 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 28.87 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 5.4% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 138 | 5 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 10 | 0 |
Previous Years
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