Compare Mercia Academy and The Pingle Academy

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We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of secondary schools: Mercia Academy (Secondary) in Swadlincote; The Pingle Academy (Secondary) in Swadlincote — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Mercia Academy and The Pingle Academy. They are secondary phase and academy sponsor led and academy converter type located around Swadlincote, Derbyshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (The Pingle Academy), published Nov 2021. The lowest is 3 (Mercia Academy), published Jun 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for Mercia Academy (Jun 2022). average roll around ≈ 1,000, combined total ≈ 1,950, typical FSM 35–40%, range 30–35%–40–45%; spread across trusts such as LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST and AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

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Attribute	Mercia Academy DE11 0TL	The Pingle Academy DE11 0QA
Phase / Type	Secondary • Academy sponsor led	Secondary • Academy converter
Location	Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0TL	Swadlincote Derbyshire DE11 0QA
Latest Ofsted	3 26 Jun 2022	2 23 Nov 2021
Ofsted report	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 600 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,400 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	40–45% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	750	1376
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Near capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy	Non-selective	Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST	AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website	www.merciaacademy.org.uk	www.pingleacademy.com
Telephone	01283216404	01283216837
SEN provision	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile

Mercia Academy

DE11 0TL

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy sponsor led
Location: Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 0TL
Ofsted: 3 26 Jun 2022
Pupils: ≈ 600 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 40–45% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: LIONHEART EDUCATIONAL TRUST
Website: www.merciaacademy.org.uk
Telephone: 01283216404

The Pingle Academy

DE11 0QA

Phase / Type: Secondary • Academy converter
Location: Swadlincote
Derbyshire
DE11 0QA
Ofsted: 2 23 Nov 2021
Pupils: ≈ 1,400 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Website: www.pingleacademy.com
Telephone: 01283216837

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.

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