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Secondary schools in and near Swadlincote

All 4 secondary schools in Swadlincote, and the nearest just outside.

4 schools in Swadlincote

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  1. Granville Academy

    Swadlincote, DE11 7JR · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good in every area

    Results close to the Swadlincote average, low absence.

    203 first choices, 182 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1645.0

    Swadlincote 42.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.7%Swadlincote 9.2%
    Pupils
    914
    Pupils per teacher
    16.7
    View school Granville Academy
  2. The Pingle Academy

    Swadlincote, DE11 0QA · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 18

    • Ofsted:Needs attention in 6 areas
    • Has a sixth form

    Results close to the Swadlincote average.

    175 first choices, 204 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1643.4

    Swadlincote 42.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    9.0%Swadlincote 9.2%
    Pupils
    1,363
    Pupils per teacher
    16.5
    View school The Pingle Academy
  3. Mercia Academy

    Swadlincote, DE11 0TL · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Requires improvement in 1 area

    Results below the Swadlincote average, high absence.

    114 first choices, 138 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1638.7

    Swadlincote 42.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    13.1%Swadlincote 9.2%
    Pupils
    592
    Pupils per teacher
    16.7
    View school Mercia Academy
  4. Esteem South Academy

    Swadlincote, DE11 0TW · Academy · All-through · Ages 5 to 16

    • Ofsted:Good

    Short-stay provision. Results aren't published in the same way.

    Results

    Not published for this kind of school.

    Days missed
    –
    Pupils
    25
    Pupils per teacher
    9.6
    View school Esteem South Academy

Just outside Swadlincote

The nearest ones, measured from the middle of Swadlincote.

  1. Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy

    2.2 miles from Swadlincote · Academy · Secondary · Ages 11 to 16

    • Ofsted:Outstanding
    • Catholic

    Results above the Swadlincote average, low absence.

    182 first choices, 118 offers made

    Attainment 8 at 1647.0

    Swadlincote 42.7England 46.2

    Days missed
    6.3%Swadlincote 9.2%
    Pupils
    632
    Pupils per teacher
    22.4
    View school Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy
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How Swadlincote's secondary schools spread out

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Attainment 8 at 16

Average score across each pupil's best eight GCSEs.

Swadlincote 42.7England 46.2Mercia Academy: 38.7The Pingle Academy: 43.4Granville Academy: 45020406080
Secondary schools in Swadlincote

Days missed

Share of school sessions pupils missed, for any reason. Lower is better.

Swadlincote average 9.6%Granville Academy: 6.7%The Pingle Academy: 9%Mercia Academy: 13.1%0%4%8%12%16%
Secondary schools in Swadlincote
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  1. Apply by 31 October.

    Apply to your council in Year 6 for a Year 7 place. Offers come out on 1 March.

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About these schools

Secondary schools in Swadlincote, explained

There are 4 secondary schools in Swadlincote, teaching 2,894 children. 0 are run by the council and 4 are academies or free schools.

Pupils in Swadlincote scored an average Attainment 8 of 42.7 across their best eight GCSEs, against 46.2 across England.

37.9% of pupils get free school meals. Schools here spend £7,872 a year on each pupil, against £8,120 across England. 24.7% of pupils are persistently absent, missing one day in ten or more, against 18.1% across England.

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How many secondary schools are in Swadlincote?
There are 4 secondary schools in Swadlincote, including state-funded, academies, and independent schools.
What are the best secondary schools in Swadlincote?
The highest-ranked secondary schools in Swadlincote on Eduscope are Granville Academy, The Pingle Academy and Mercia Academy. We rank each state school against schools of the same phase across England on its Ofsted inspection, results and attendance.
How are secondary schools in Swadlincote ranked on Eduscope?
Each state school gets a rank score out of 100. We place each measure as a percentile among state schools of the same phase across England, then weight them. Primary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 30%, pupils meeting the expected standard at Key Stage 2 30%, pupils reaching the higher standard 10%, persistent absence (lower is better) 20%, average reading and maths scores 10%. Secondary schools: latest Ofsted inspection 25%, Attainment 8 25%, grade 5 or above in English and maths 15%, persistent absence (lower is better) 15%, pupils staying in education or work after GCSEs 10%, A level average points (sixth forms only) 10%. Results are averaged over up to three years, and an Ofsted grade older than five years counts for less. A school needs data for at least 60% of the weights. Special schools, pupil referral units, nurseries, independent schools and 16 to 19 schools aren't ranked, and are listed by Ofsted grade and name. Our methodology page explains more.
What is the average class size in Swadlincote secondary schools?
The average pupil-teacher ratio across secondary schools in Swadlincote is 17:1. While this is not a direct measure of class size, it indicates the level of teaching resource available per pupil.
How do I choose a secondary school in Swadlincote?
When choosing a secondary school in Swadlincote, consider Ofsted ratings, GCSE results (Progress 8 and Attainment 8), sixth form provision, and the school's specialisms. You can compare all 4 secondary schools on Eduscope using filters for school type, gender, and admissions policy.

Sources: Department for Education school performance tables, school census and workforce data, Get Information About Schools and Ofsted. Distances are straight-line estimates.

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