The Pingle School is a state comprehensive school located at Coronation Street in Swadlincote, South Derbyshire, England. The name comes from the former Pingle Farm; Pingle being a Midlands term for a small field or allotment.
Read more about The Pingle School: Overview, History, Running of The School, Uniform, Sport, The 2005 Pingle School Fire
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