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Pennine Way Junior Academy
Swadlincote·East Midlands·Academy
PrimaryAcademyAges 7–11Co-edNone
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Pennine Way Junior Academy is a primary academy in Swadlincote, East Midlands. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Pennine Way Junior Academy has 47% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 370 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 10.1%, 23% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 4.7%.
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At Pennine Way Junior Academy, 47% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
72% met the expected standard in reading and 66% in maths.
Pennine Way Junior Academy has an overall absence rate of 4.7%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Pennine Way Junior Academy is 10.1%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Pennine Way Junior Academy has 370 pupils on roll.
23% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
17% of pupils receive SEN (Special Educational Needs) support or have an Education, Health and Care plan.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: May 2026
Pennine Way Junior Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in November 2019 (6 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Pennine Way Junior Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Pennine Way Junior Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
96/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
39/mo
41% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 7.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 7.2
Bus Stops
27
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Swadlincote area
3.7
Below Average
/ 10
Data Score
Computed from 22 government data points. Not based on student reviews.
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.