The de Ferrers Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Mary's Drive Burton-on-Trent Staffordshire DE13 0LL |
| Phone | 01283247700 |
| Reference Number | 136414 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 2467 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.47%
Girls: 52.53% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 21.9% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 24.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 198 | 208 | 406 |
| 8 | 188 | 217 | 405 |
| 9 | 201 | 199 | 400 |
| 10 | 197 | 199 | 396 |
| 11 | 197 | 208 | 405 |
| 12 | 95 | 138 | 233 |
| 13 | 95 | 127 | 222 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 58.2% |
| Pakistani | 19.7% |
| White, Other | 7.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3.5% |
| White & Asian | 2.1% |
| Indian | 1.8% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| African | 1.2% |
| Unclassified | 0.9% |
| Chinese | 0.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.4% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-12-04 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-24 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2022-05-04 | School inspection | School inspection |
| 2017-01-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-03-11 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2012-04-24 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2012-02-14 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as De Ferrers Specialist Technology College | ||
| 2010-11-15 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-10-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-10-11 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2010-11-15 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2008-10-08 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2005-11-02 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-10-11 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.4 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 0.05 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
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| Name | Distance |
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The Fountains Primary School
Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0HB |
0.17 miles |
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Outwoods Primary School
Harehedge Lane, Horninglow, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0AS |
0.37 miles |
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Burton Fields School
Outwoods Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2PJ |
0.4 miles |
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Eton Park Junior: A de Ferrers Trust Academy
Masefield Cresent, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2SG |
0.53 miles |
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St Modwen's Catholic Primary School
Tutbury Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0AJ |
0.54 miles |
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Horninglow Primary: A de Ferrers Trust Academy
Horninglow Road North, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0SW |
0.58 miles |
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Scientia Academy
Mona Road, Burton-upon-Trent, DE13 0UF |
0.85 miles |
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Lansdowne: A de Ferrers Trust Academy
Goodman Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2RE |
0.92 miles |
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William Shrewsbury Primary School
Church Road, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0HE |
1.02 miles |
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John of Rolleston Primary School
Chapel Lane, Rolleston-on-Dove, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9AG |
1.17 miles |
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Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School
Victoria Road, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2LU |
1.21 miles |
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Grange School
Shobnall Close, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2HU |
1.23 miles |
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Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School
Wetmore Road, Holy Trinity Ce (C) Primary School, Burton-upon-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 1SN |
1.49 miles |
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Shobnall Primary & Nursery School
Shobnall Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 2BB |
1.68 miles |
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Christ Church Primary School
Dale Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3TE |
1.92 miles |
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Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Alexandra Road, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 0JE |
1.98 miles |
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The Mosley Academy
Main Road, Anslow, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9QD |
1.99 miles |
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Egginton Primary School
Church Road, Egginton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6HP |
2.08 miles |
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Anglesey Primary Academy
Clarence Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3LG |
2.13 miles |
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Henhurst Ridge Primary Academy
Henhurst Ridge, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9TQ |
2.32 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Fountains High School
Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0HB |
0.17 miles |
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Bladon House School
Newton Solney, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 0TA |
1.7 miles |
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Abbot Beyne School
Linnell Building, Osborne Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 0JL |
1.88 miles |
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Burton and South Derbyshire College
Lichfield Street, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3RL |
2.1 miles |
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Longdon Park School
Park Hill, Hilton Road, Egginton, Derbyshire, DE65 6GU |
2.61 miles |
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Paulet High School
Violet Way, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9RT |
2.93 miles |
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Paget High School
Burton Road, Branston, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3DR |
3.05 miles |
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Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Bluestone Lane, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9SD |
3.17 miles |
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John Taylor Free School
Branston Road, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9SA |
3.23 miles |
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Repton School
Repton, Derby, DE65 6FH |
3.8 miles |
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Mercia Academy
Sunnyside, Newhall, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0TL |
3.96 miles |
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John Port Spencer Academy
Main Street, Etwall, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6LU |
4.06 miles |
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The Pingle Academy
Coronation Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0QA |
4.75 miles |