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The Pingle Academy is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,420 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In October 2021 the school was rated ‘Good’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Affinity Learning Partnership. (Other schools in this trust include Granville Academy and The de Ferrers Academy.)
Particular strengths include Finances and Environment. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Attainment.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 0.8 | Mercia Academy | |
| 1.2 | Granville Academy | |
| 2.2 | Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy | |
| 2.3 | Paulet High School | |
| 2.8 | Abbot Beyne School | |
| 4.0 | Paget High School | |
| 4.5 | Ivanhoe School | |
| 4.7 | The de Ferrers Academy | |
| 4.7 | Ashby School | |
| 5.6 | John Taylor Free School | |
| 6.5 | John Taylor High School | |
| 7.4 | City of Derby Academy |
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Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been in surplus
Environment: Above average. Air pollution, traffic accidents and crime are all quite low.
Disadvantaged pupils: About average. Progress up to age 16 is about average. Destinations at 16 are about average. Progress at 16-18 is poor. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Attainment: Below average. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both below average. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Below average. Up to age 16 it is about average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Admissions: Below average. The occupancy rate is quite high and the offer rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment is below average, progress is poor and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Provision for special educational needs
| Autistic spectrum disorder | Moderate learning difficulty | Multi-sensory impairment | Severe learning difficulty | Social, emotional and mental health |
Source: Department for Education. For full, up-to-date details, always ask a representative of the school.
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