The Pingle Academy

About The Pingle Academy

The Pingle Academy is an academy converter in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,375 pupils on roll. It is part of AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 October 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.4 (2025/26). 32.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Derbyshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,375 / 1,376 (100%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 October 2021

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

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

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

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.

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

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

Coronation Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QA

Phone

01283216837

Acting Headteacher

Michelle Oliphant

Website

http://www.pingleacademy.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Pingle Academy?

The Pingle Academy is an academy converter in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The Pingle Academy have?

The Pingle Academy has 1,375 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Pingle Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Pingle Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 October 2021).

How does The Pingle Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Pingle Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.4 in 2025/26.

Is The Pingle Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Pingle Academy is part of AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is The Pingle Academy?

The Pingle Academy is located at Coronation Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QA.