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Pennine Way Junior Academy

South Derbyshire, DE11 9EYPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
KS2 Results
47%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#11,445
of 13,686 nationally

About Pennine Way Junior Academy

Pennine Way Junior Academy is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11 in South Derbyshire, and it’s a school that is genuinely popular with local families. The school currently has 370 pupils on its roll, which is ten over its official capacity of 360, suggesting that demand for places is strong. That popularity makes sense when you look at the local context: the proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 32.4%, which is notably higher than the national average for primary schools, and the school serves a diverse intake. Despite this, the school has held a Good rating from Ofsted in its most recent graded inspection, and an ungraded inspection in 2024 confirmed that standards are being maintained. The parent view is overwhelmingly positive too — 100% of the 58 respondents would recommend the school, and 98% either agree or strongly agree that their child is happy here.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressPennine Way, Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, DE11 9EY
HeadteacherCaroline Hughes and Miss Hannah Wallis
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils370
Free School Meals (FSM)32.4%
School Capacity370 / 360 (103% full)

The full report on this school

What 58 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.

  • Ofsted inspection in plain English
    Strengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
  • Parent View survey results
    What parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
  • Where Ofsted and parents disagree
    Gaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
  • Admissions & catchment
    Admission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
  • Nearby schools compared
    Backup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
  • Attendance & behaviour data
    Persistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

13 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

Latest monitoring visit (13 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 16 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Outdoor PlaygroundPlaying FieldsSensory RoomForest SchoolICT SuiteGymnasium

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

RoundersFootballGymnasticsTennisCricketNetballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

CodingDramaChessBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Pennine Way Junior Academy

Pennine Way Junior Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.