Pennine Way Junior Academy

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Swadlincote, DE119EY Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

47

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
40.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 47.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
40.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 3.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
19 November 2019
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Pennine Way
Swadlincote, DE119EY
Phone
1283223697
Website
pennineway.derbyshire.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
137543
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Address
Pennine Way, Swadlincote, DE11 9EY
Website
www.pennineway.derbyshire.sch.uk
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
EMBARK MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
377
Free School Meals
30.8% (116 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
4.2% (16 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
95.3%
Excellent
Persistent Absence
10.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
10.5 (7.0 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 104.0 105.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends.

Performance Trends

Interactive performance metrics over time

Pennine Way Junior Academy
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Year Mat Average Read Average
2023 104.0 105.0
2024 102.0 103.0

Overall Trend:

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
75
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
377 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-2.0 per year)

Down -2.0% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Respect - Resilience - Learning - Happiness"

Family Integrity Teamwork Success

Extracurriculars

Clubs

School Choirs School Ensembles (recorders and Rock Club) Singstars choir

Sports

Football Netball Hockey Rugby Rounders Cricket

Curriculum Highlights

Specialist music teaching delivered by a dedicated music teacher Singing assemblies for all pupils Instrumental lessons (brass, clarinet, flute, guitar, piano and singing) taught by visiting specialists Opportunities to perform in school concerts and productions (Music Showcases, Leaver's Play, Christmas performances)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

Breakfast Club; Lunch Time Provision; After School Care

Financial Information

From Monday 9th June 2025, school dinner money will be £3.00 a day / £15.00 per week.

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