The Pingle Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Swadlincote, DE11 0QA
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 35% in England
3 of 4 in South Derbyshire
Pupils
1,363
First preferences per place
0.86
2026/27
Absence
9.0%
2024/25
A level average
C-
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 43.4 | 42.3 | 39.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 46% | 47% | 37% | |
| Average English grade | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.4 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 35% | 39% | 32% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.04 | -0.11 | — |
58% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Mercia Academy · 0.8 mi · Not judged · Bottom 8% in England
- Granville Academy · 1.2 mi · Not judged · Top 46% in England
- Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy · 2.2 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- Paulet High School · 2.3 mi · Good · Bottom 23% in England
- Abbot Beyne School · 2.8 mi · No rating · Bottom 18% in England
- Paget High School · 4.0 mi · Good · Bottom 12% in England
The neighbourhood
The Pingle Academy is in Swadlincote Central (typical home £210,000, crime very high).
What is The Pingle Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Pingle Academy is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Pingle Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Pingle Academy is in the bottom 35% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.