How many pupils does Pennine Way Junior Academy have?

Pennine Way Junior Academy has 370 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Pennine Way Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?

Pennine Way Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 November 2019).

How does Pennine Way Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

54% of pupils at Pennine Way Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Pennine Way Junior Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Pennine Way Junior Academy is part of EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Pennine Way Junior Academy?

Pennine Way Junior Academy is located at Pennine Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9EY.

Pennine Way Junior Academy

Pennine Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9EY

Good

Inspected 19 November 2019

Good

Ofsted

54%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

370

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Pennine Way Junior Academy

Pennine Way Junior Academy is an academy converter in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 370 pupils on roll. It is part of EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 November 2019) rated it Good. At the end of Key Stage 2, 54% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 34.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Derbyshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 370 / 360 (103%) · over capacity
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 November 2019

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

34.1%

Free school meals

6.1%

EAL

3.2%

SEN support

13.8%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

54%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

104

Avg reading score

104

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.3%

Overall absence

11.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

16.39

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.5 vs 2023/24

22.6

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.6 vs 2023/24

18.09

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

£52,952

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 21% on leadership pay

↓ −£2,647 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.94

Leadership (FTE)

↓ -1.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£6,278

Spend per pupil

£8,951

Income per pupil

50%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Pennine Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9EY
Phone: 01283223697
Headteacher: Caroline Hughes and Miss Hannah Wallis
Website: www.pennineway.derbyshire.sch.uk

Academy Trust

EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Pennine Way Junior Academy?: Pennine Way Junior Academy is an academy converter in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does Pennine Way Junior Academy have?: Pennine Way Junior Academy has 370 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Pennine Way Junior Academy's Ofsted rating?: Pennine Way Junior Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 November 2019).
How does Pennine Way Junior Academy perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 54% of pupils at Pennine Way Junior Academy met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Pennine Way Junior Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — Pennine Way Junior Academy is part of EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Pennine Way Junior Academy?: Pennine Way Junior Academy is located at Pennine Way, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9EY.

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