William Allitt School, based in Swadlincote, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
William Allitt School currently has around 610 pupils on roll, which is about 65% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 50.8% boys and 49.2% girls. Around 32.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The school also includes resourced provision, supporting 7 pupils.
Around 95% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (86%) , including 39% who stay in school sixth forms and 46% progressing to further education , while 7% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Sunnyside, Swadlincote, DE11 0TL |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Derbyshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Jackie Cooper |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 112938 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 945 |
| Number of Pupils: | 610 |
| Number of Boys: | 310 |
| Number of Girls: | 300 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newhall Infant School Sunnyside , Newhall DE11 0TJ | 3out of 4 | 129 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Junior School Chesterfield Avenue , Newhall DE11 0TR | 2out of 4 | 137 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Community Junior School Chesterfield Avenue , Newhall DE11 0TR | - not rated | 138 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School Fairfield Crescent , Newhall DE11 0SW | 3out of 4 | 931 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Elmsleigh Infant and Nursery School Queen's Drive , DE11 0EG | - not rated | 1,524 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| William Allitt School Sunnyside , Newhall DE11 0TL | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Mercia Academy Sunnyside , Newhall DE11 0TL | - not rated | 49 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pingle Academy Coronation Street , DE11 0QA | 3out of 4 | 1,432 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Pingle School Coronation Street , DE11 0QA | - not rated | 1,432 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Sports College Bluestone Lane , Stapenhill DE15 9SD | - not rated | 2,622 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esteem South Academy Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | 3out of 4 | 335 yd | Academy alternative provision converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| South Derbyshire Support Centre Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | - not rated | 335 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Newhall Support Centre Memorial Hall , Main Street DE11 0TW | - not rated | 337 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton PRU Church Hill Street , Winshill DE15 0HR | 3out of 4 | 3,152 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.