Largest Schools in Swadlincote (2025)
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 31 schools in Swadlincote, East Midlands. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and East Midlands.
- 129The Pingle AcademySwadlincote · Academy SecondaryPupils: 1,363
- 251Granville AcademySwadlincote · Academy SecondaryPupils: 914
- 313Mercia AcademySwadlincote · Academy SecondaryPupils: 592
- 417Belmont Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 415
- 526Pennine Way Junior AcademySwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 358
- 652Church Gresley Infant and Nursery SchoolSwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 314
- 729Three Trees CofE Junior AcademySwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 306
- 812Newhall Junior SchoolSwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 284
- 949Linton Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 278
- 1028St Edward's Catholic AcademySwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 248
- 1143Albert Village Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 234
- 1261Donisthorpe Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 207
- 1358Fairmeadows Foundation Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 207
- 1441Overseal Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 204
- 1513Three Trees Infant AcademySwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 202
- 1616St George's CofE Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 198
- 1744Moira Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 184
- 189Springfield Junior SchoolSwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 182
- 1944Measham Church of England Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 176
- 2019Newhall Infant SchoolSwadlincote · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 175
- 2112Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery SchoolSwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 155
- 2226Eureka Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 144
- 2330Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 140
- 2438Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery SchoolSwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 137
- 2555St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary AcademySwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 136
- 2636Sir John Moore Church of England Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 110
- 2717Hartshorne CofE Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 110
- 2821Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 86
- 2919Oakthorpe Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 80
- 3036Rosliston CofE Primary SchoolSwadlincote · Local authority PrimaryPupils: 78
- 3158Snarestone Church of England SchoolSwadlincote · Academy PrimaryPupils: 66
| # | School | Sector | Pupils | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Pingle Academy Swadlincote · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 1,363 | 28.6 Lower 50% | 39.2 Attainment 8 | 1,363 |
| 2 | Granville Academy Swadlincote · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 914 | 51.3 Top 50% | 46.5 Attainment 8 | 914 |
| 3 | Mercia Academy Swadlincote · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 592 | 13.1 Lower 50% | 32.6 Attainment 8 | 592 |
| 4 | Belmont Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 415 | 17.1 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 415 |
| 5 | Pennine Way Junior Academy Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 358 | 26.4 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 358 |
| 6 | Church Gresley Infant and Nursery School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 314 | 52.0 Top 50% | – | 314 |
| 7 | Three Trees CofE Junior Academy Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 306 | 28.7 Lower 50% | 49% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 306 |
| 8 | Newhall Junior School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 284 | 12.1 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 284 |
| 9 | Linton Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 278 | 49.0 Lower 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 278 |
| 10 | St Edward's Catholic Academy Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 248 | 28.0 Lower 50% | 45% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 248 |
| 11 | Albert Village Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 234 | 42.5 Lower 50% | 59% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 234 |
| 12 | Donisthorpe Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 207 | 61.2 Top 50% | 73% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 13 | Fairmeadows Foundation Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 207 | 57.7 Top 50% | 71% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 207 |
| 14 | Overseal Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 204 | 40.9 Lower 50% | 47% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 204 |
| 15 | Three Trees Infant Academy Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 5–7 | Academy | 202 | 12.7 Lower 50% | – | 202 |
| 16 | St George's CofE Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 198 | 16.1 Lower 50% | 34% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 198 |
| 17 | Moira Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 184 | 44.1 Lower 50% | 62% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 184 |
| 18 | Springfield Junior School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 7–11 | Academy | 182 | 8.8 Lower 50% | 32% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 182 |
| 19 | Measham Church of England Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 176 | 44.2 Lower 50% | 54% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 176 |
| 20 | Newhall Infant School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Local authority | 175 | 18.9 Lower 50% | – | 175 |
| 21 | Elmsleigh Infant & Nursery School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–7 | Academy | 155 | 11.8 Lower 50% | – | 155 |
| 22 | Eureka Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Local authority | 144 | 26.3 Lower 50% | 43% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 144 |
| 23 | Coton-in-the-Elms Cof E Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 2–11 | Local authority | 140 | 29.6 Lower 50% | 58% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 140 |
| 24 | Walton On Trent CofE Primary and Nursery School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Academy | 137 | 38.4 Lower 50% | 42% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 137 |
| 25 | St Charles Catholic Primary Voluntary Academy Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 136 | 54.5 Top 50% | 65% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 136 |
| 26 | Sir John Moore Church of England Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 110 | 35.6 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 110 |
| 27 | Hartshorne CofE Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 3–11 | Local authority | 110 | 16.6 Lower 50% | 38% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 110 |
| 28 | Blackfordby St Margaret's Church of England Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 86 | 20.7 Lower 50% | 40% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 86 |
| 29 | Oakthorpe Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 5–11 | Academy | 80 | 19.0 Lower 50% | 50% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 80 |
| 30 | Rosliston CofE Primary School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Local authority | 78 | 35.9 Lower 50% | 57% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 78 |
| 31 | Snarestone Church of England School Swadlincote · Primary · Ages 4–11 | Academy | 66 | 57.8 Top 50% | 69% KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 66 |
The Pingle Academy in Swadlincote leads the 2025 list of largest schools in Swadlincote with Pupils 1,363. Of the 31 schools shown, 20 are academy, 11 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider East Midlands largest schools league table, every school on the Swadlincote page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best largest school in Swadlincote?
The Pingle Academy in Swadlincote, East Midlands ranks first among largest schools in Swadlincote with Pupils 1,363 (Pupils on roll: 1,363).
How are largest schools in Swadlincote ranked?
Schools with the most pupils on roll. Only schools eligible for the Success Index (England) are included; the index is shown alongside for context.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.