Pennine Way Junior Academy vs The Pingle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in East Midlands, England, 1.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pennine Way Junior Academy
Swadlincote · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
358 students
The Pingle Academy
Swadlincote · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,363 students
| Measure | Pennine Way Junior Academy Swadlincote, East Midlands | The Pingle Academy Swadlincote, East Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 26 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #1219 of 1,516 | #242 of 329 |
| National rank | #12930 of 15,697 | #3036 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 358 | 1,363 |
| Pupils on roll | 358 | 1,363 |
| Free school meals | 34.1% | 35.4% |
| Capacity filled | 99.4% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 54% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 39.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 37.1% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 58.5% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.28 |
| A level points per entry | – | 28.2 |
| town | Swadlincote | Swadlincote |
| region | East Midlands | East Midlands |
| Website | www.pennineway.derbyshire.sch.uk | www.pingleacademy.com |
The verdict
- •The Pingle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (28.6 vs 26.4).
- •The Pingle Academy is the larger school with 1,363 students compared with 358.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Pennine Way Junior Academy better than The Pingle Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Pingle Academy ranks higher (28.6 vs 26.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Pennine Way Junior Academy and The Pingle Academy?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Swadlincote and Swadlincote in East Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Pennine Way Junior Academy: 358. The Pingle Academy: 1,363. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Pennine Way Junior Academy and The Pingle Academy rank in East Midlands?
Pennine Way Junior Academy is 1219th of 1,516 and The Pingle Academy is 242nd of 329 among primary schools in East Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).