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The Pingle Academy

South Derbyshire, DE11 0QASecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2021
Progress 8
-0.11
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
237 1st-choice / 220 places
Ranking
#1,792
of 3,141 nationally

About The Pingle Academy

The Pingle Academy is a popular choice among local families, with 403 applications for 220 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.83. Of those, 214 first-preference offers were made from 237 first-preference applications, indicating strong demand. The school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage, but the high application numbers suggest a solid reputation in South Derbyshire. Headteacher Michelle Oliphant leads this mixed, non-denominational secondary school and sixth form, which has a capacity of 1,376 and currently enrols 1,375 pupils. A third of its students (33.9%) are eligible for free school meals, reflecting a diverse intake. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in 2021 rated it Good overall, with Good marks across all categories including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. This was a notable improvement from its 2015 inspection, when it was rated Requires Improvement.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterNone
AddressCoronation Street, Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, DE11 0QA
HeadteacherMichelle Oliphant
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Number of Pupils1,375
Free School Meals (FSM)33.9%
School Capacity1,375 / 1,376 (100% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Oct 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 23 Nov 2021. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

6
Sports HallAstro TurfGymnasiumScience LabsDining HallSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

RowingSwimmingCricketGymnasticsTennisDanceBasketball

Clubs & Activities

Film ClubBook ClubDramaGardeningNewspaperModel United NationsChoirOrchestraDebateYoung Enterprise

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.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:25 – 14:55

Breakfast club

08:00-08:25

Source: pingleacademy.com. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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