The Pingle School is a secondary school in Swadlincote, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It has a none religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Pingle School currently has around 1030 pupils on roll, which is about 75% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.4% boys and 47.6% girls. Around 14.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 33 pupils.
| Address: | Coronation Street, Swadlincote, DE11 0QA |
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| School Type: | Foundation school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Vivien Sharples |
| Religious character: | None |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112995 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1376 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1030 |
| Number of Boys: | 540 |
| Number of Girls: | 490 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Edward's Catholic Primary Newhall Road , DE11 0BD | - not rated | 438 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Edward's Catholic Academy Newhall Road , DE11 0BD | 3out of 4 | 438 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmsleigh Infant and Nursery School Queen's Drive , DE11 0EG | - not rated | 661 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School Queen's Drive , DE11 0EG | - not rated | 661 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Springfield Junior School Springfield Road , DE11 0BU | 3out of 4 | 669 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Pingle Academy Coronation Street , DE11 0QA | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pingle School Coronation Street , DE11 0QA | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia Academy Sunnyside , Newhall DE11 0TL | - not rated | 1,384 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| William Allitt School Sunnyside , Newhall DE11 0TL | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Granville Academy Burton Road , Woodville DE11 7JR | - not rated | 2,114 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhall Support Centre Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | - not rated | 1,351 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Esteem South Academy Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | 3out of 4 | 1,352 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Derbyshire Support Centre Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | - not rated | 1,352 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Linnet Independent Learning Centre 107 Mount Pleasant Road , DE11 9JE | - not rated | 3,204 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.