Granville Academy
Burton Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7JROpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Granville Academy is a secondary school in Swadlincote for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 449 schools in Derbyshire. It ranks 14th of 45 secondary schools in Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted inspection, in December 2024, graded each key judgement and gave no overall Ofsted rating.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 3 December 2024, report published 15 January 2025
This inspection graded each key judgement and gave no overall effectiveness grade.
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
The school has an unwavering ambition for pupils. Staff have high expectations of pupils, and success is celebrated. The rich and broad curriculum prepares pupils effectively for life beyond school. Pupils achieve well at Granville Academy. The school's values of 'work hard, be kind and choose wisely' are well known by all. There are positive relationships between staff and pupils. This helps pupils to feel safe and happy at school. Pupils know they can talk to staff about any concerns they may have. The vast majority of pupils behave well in lessons and around school. Pupils say that bullying rarely happens, and staff address it quickly if it occurs. The result is a warm and welcoming environment where pupils enjoy their lessons and do their best. Pupils prosper from a wide range of opportunities outside the curriculum, including residential trips to France, Kenya and Madrid. The school offers many extra-curricular clubs to develop pupils' talents and interests. They can learn to play a musical instrument and take part in school performances. There are many leadership opportunities, for example as a well-being ambassador who supports other pupils. Many parents and carers are positive about their children's experiences at the school and appreciate how the school has improved.
What the school should improve
- The implementation of the curriculum is occasionally inconsistent. In some subjects, pupils are sometimes given work that is too easy for them. This means pupils do not always learn new knowledge in as much detail as they can. The school needs to ensure that the ambitious curriculum is delivered consistently well to all pupils in each subject.
- A few pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, miss lessons too frequently due to their poor behaviour or poor attendance. These pupils miss out on important learning and wider experiences. The school should build on its current work to improve the attendance and behaviour of these pupils so that they consistently access the high- quality education the school provides.
Exam results
GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25
166 pupils in the year group
Pupil numbers and mix
914 pupils on roll, with places for 950
Schools near Granville Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Pingle Academy | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | Attainment 8: 39.2 |
| Mercia Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | Attainment 8: 32.6 |
| Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy | 3 miles | Ofsted: Outstanding | Attainment 8: 46.7 |
| Ivanhoe School | 3 miles | Ofsted judgements: Good | Attainment 8: 38.1 |
| Paulet High School | 3 miles | Ofsted: Good | Attainment 8: 41.0 |
School details
- School type
- Academy converter
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Age range
- 11 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Gemma Lowe
- Phone
- 01283216765
- Address
- Burton Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7JR
- Local authority
- Derbyshire
- URN
- 144533
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.