Pennine Way Junior Academy

School Name: Pennine Way Junior Academy
Address: Pennine Way
Town/City: Swadlincote
County: Derbyshire
Postcode: DE11 9EY
Telephone Number: 01283 223697
Website: www.pennineway.derbyshire.sch.uk

Phase: Primary (ages 7-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Embark Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Embark Multi Academy Trust

Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Hughes and Miss Hannah Wallis
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 358 (49% boys & 51% girls)
Enrollment: 99% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 34.1%

URN: 137543
DfE Number: 830/5210
UKPRN: 10035311
UPRN: 100032000955
Region: East Midlands (E12000004)
District: South Derbyshire (E07000039)
Constituency: South Derbyshire (E14001483)
Electoral Ward: Swadlincote (E05008821)

Easting & Northing: 429420E, 318878N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 46' 2.43" N 1° 33' 54.99" W
Plus Code: 9C4WQC8M+WV

DfE Record: View record

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