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Granville Academy

Burton Road, Woodville, Swadlincote, DE11 7JR

Academy converter · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Dec 2024

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

46.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
18.3%
Basics 9-5
45.8%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2344.146.4
2023/2447.546.4
2024/2546.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.120.00
2023/24+0.240.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
47.0%
EBacc APS
4.17
EBacc 9-5
17.5%
EBacc 9-4
27.1%
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About Granville Academy

Granville Academy is a secondary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2024 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 83 responses), 90% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. The school has around 909 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Burton Road, Swadlincote, DE11 7JR | More schools in Derbyshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Granville Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Dec 2024 — Good
  2. Feb 2022 — Requires improvement
  3. Jul 2015 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Granville Sports College)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Granville Academy

What is Granville Academy's Ofsted rating?
Granville Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.
What do parents say about Granville Academy?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 83 responses): 90% of parents would recommend Granville Academy.
What are Granville Academy's latest exam results?
Granville Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is Granville Academy located?
Granville Academy is a secondary school in Swadlincote, Derbyshire (DE11 7JR).
How many pupils attend Granville Academy?
Granville Academy has around 909 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Granville Academy with other schools?
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