Welcome to The Pingle Academy

As a student in our Sixth Form, you will be joining a community which has a positive, committed and supportive working atmosphere, where students can achieve at the highest level. Our high expectations of our students, coupled with our excellent facilities and pastoral care, ensure that students gain very good results, which will enable you to progress onto your desired career pathway. Our links with universities, local employers and careers advice services are excellent and consequently, all students can be confident of quality careers and Higher Education guidance.Our enhanced curriculum will enable students to embed learning in your chosen subjects and to develop wider skills and experiences of all, which are valuable for your future CV or university application forms. When you achieve your A Levels and leave us to go on to university, Higher or Degree Apprenticeships or into employment, you can be confident of managing your own learning, secure in the knowledge that you have the skills, abilities and understanding to overcome any challenges you might face on your path to success.Throughout the year, students participate in university experiences, including visiting a UCAS fair where they get to meet with representatives from a range of university and apprenticeship providers. In addition, students are given the opportunity to take part in the Sutton Trust Programme, the Raising Opportunities initiative as well as other university summer schools and workshops. We also participate in the Realising Opportunities Scheme, supported by Loughborough University. Students undertake a week of relevant work experience in the summer term and students have had placements in a wide variety of organisations, including in law firms, engineering companies and at the hospital.Students perform at their best when they have a supportive, encouraging team to help them. Our tutors are all highly experienced in teaching A Level subjects and working with young people. Mr Talbot is the Head of Sixth Form, Miss Sharp is the Assistant Head of Sixth Form and we have two Sixth Form Academic Mentors, Mrs Loch and Mr Wheeler. Both work closely with students and are key members of staff, providing academic support to remove any barriers to learning and to ensure that students achieve their potential.We are very much looking forward to welcoming you to our Sixth Form and to getting to know you.

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School Type

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Suitable Ages

11 to 18

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

1,375 Total

No. of Boys

715 (52.0%)

No. of Girls

660 (48.0%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

3.8%

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

1.72%

A*/A grades

9.97%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after GCSEs

Staying in education

83%

School

79%

England

Apprenticeships

6%

School

3%

England

Further education

School:52%
England:51%

School sixth form

School:29%
England:19%

Sixth form college

School:N/A
England:7%

Other education destinations

School:1%
England:2%

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

50%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

8%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:91%
England:63%

Further education

School:3%
England:4%

Employment

School:30%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:7%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

A detailed admissions process on ApplicaaOne is coming soon.

Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 15, 2025

Open Evening

Dec 12, 2025

Application Deadline


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 4 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 13

Half Term 2

Feb 23 - Mar 27

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 13 - May 22

Half Term 2

Jun 1 - Jul 23

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Holiday

Dec 20 - Jan 4

Spring Half Term

Feb 14 - Feb 22

Easter Holiday

Mar 28 - Apr 12


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Enrichment Activities

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We provide extensive opportunities for personal development through leadership roles, enrichment activities, volunteering, and our dedicated Futures Programme – preparing you for university, apprenticeships, or the world of work.

Work Experience
We believe that work experience is a vital part of learning and enrichment in our Sixth Form, helping to create well rounded, independent learners. The work experience should be relevant and appropriate for the career interests and skills of the individual student.
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About School

RegionEast Midlands
Local AuthorityDerbyshire
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed