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The Pingle Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Pingle Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1375 pupils, and a capacity of 1376 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–18

Age range

1,375

Pupils

1,376

Capacity

100%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2021

The Pingle Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Pingle Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Derbyshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 100% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Derbyshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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The Pingle Academy — School Information

Full address
Coronation Street, Swadlincote, DE11 0QA
Local authority
Derbyshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
33.9% of pupils
DfE URN
144069

Other Secondary Schools in Swadlincote

If The Pingle Academy is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Swadlincote are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Pingle Academy

Is The Pingle Academy oversubscribed?

The Pingle Academy is operating close to its capacity of 1376 places (100% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Pingle Academy?

Admission to The Pingle Academy is managed by Derbyshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Pingle Academy cover?

The Pingle Academy is a secondary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Pingle Academy?

The Pingle Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2021. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.