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2026 Best Secondary Schools in Swadlincote Area

Swadlincote secondary schools serve a market town community in South Derbyshire, with 3 schools providing education for local families. The Pingle Academy, Granville Academy, and Mercia Academy are the main options for families across Church Gresley, Newhall, and Woodville. With an average Attainment 8 score of 39 compared to England's 39, and secondary schools have an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.6/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.

All schools in Swadlincote

Key Performance Metrics for Swadlincote

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Swadlincote39.4

England39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Swadlincote20%

England41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Swadlincote3.4

England4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Swadlincote6.6/10

England7.4/10

Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)

Swadlincote

39.4vsEngland

39.1

% pupils entering EBacc subjects

Swadlincote

20%vsEngland

41%

Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)

Swadlincote

3.4vsEngland

4.1

Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)

Swadlincote

6.6/10vsEngland

7.4/10

Top schools in Swadlincote

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