The Pingle Academy
URN: 144069 • Swadlincote DE11 0QA
Overview
- Name
- The Pingle Academy
- URN
- 144069
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Steven Hall (since 2025) , Acting Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01283216837
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Coronation Street, Swadlincote DE11 0QA
Summary
The Pingle Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, with a current enrolment of 1,375 students and a capacity of 1,376. The academy prides itself on its inclusive and caring environment, supported by a dedicated team of well-qualified staff. The core values of the school—Work Hard, Be Kind, and Choose Wisely—reflect its commitment to fostering a positive learning atmosphere.
The curriculum at The Pingle Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring good progress and achievement. The leadership team, including Vice Principals and Assistant Principals, focuses on maintaining high attendance standards and providing tailored support to enhance student engagement and success.
The academy also emphasizes community involvement and a lifelong love of learning, with staff members actively participating in the local area. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (33.90%), The Pingle Academy strives to provide equitable opportunities for all students to thrive academically and personally. For more information, visit their website at http://www.pingleacademy.com.
The curriculum at The Pingle Academy is designed to meet the diverse needs of its students, ensuring good progress and achievement. The leadership team, including Vice Principals and Assistant Principals, focuses on maintaining high attendance standards and providing tailored support to enhance student engagement and success.
The academy also emphasizes community involvement and a lifelong love of learning, with staff members actively participating in the local area. With a significant percentage of students eligible for free school meals (33.90%), The Pingle Academy strives to provide equitable opportunities for all students to thrive academically and personally. For more information, visit their website at http://www.pingleacademy.com.
Useful links
- Governance (governance)
- SEND/Enhanced Resource Section (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
Nearby alternatives
- The Pingle School (53.1)
- Granville Sports College (50.2)
- Granville Academy (45.8)
- William Allitt School (44.7)
- Mercia Academy (33.6)
Key details
- LA
- Derbyshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Capacity
- 1376
- Pupils
- 1375
- Boys
- 715
- Girls
- 660
- FSM %
- 33.90
- Open date
- 2017-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-10-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Derbyshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1375 | 715 | 660 | 1376 | 33.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1419 | 729 | 690 | 1376 | 28.80 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1400 | 700 | 700 | 1376 | 25.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1400 | 700 | 700 | 1376 | 25.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1366 | 694 | 672 | 1376 | 24.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1286 | 659 | 627 | 1400 | 19.60 |
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