de Stafford School
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Burntwood Lane Caterham Surrey CR3 5YX |
| Phone | 01883347818 |
| Reference Number | 143808 |
Description
betaDe Stafford School is a mixed secondary institution, located in the town of Caterham, Surrey, England. The school caters to students between the ages of 11 and 16. Established as a place of learning since the 1800s, this academy now enjoys its status as an Academy that is sponsored by GLF Schools. The headteacher is Jeremy Garner.
The school is situated near the center of Caterham, flanked by two sides of London Borough of Croydon's southwestern part. It offers a diverse range of academic and extracurricular enrichment options, serving communities from various catchment areas, including London Borough of Croydon, Tandridge District, and Reigate and Banstead.
Students at De Stafford School benefit from a large sports center, co-shared with Tandridge Trust, featuring a 25-meter swimming pool and an air-conditioned sports hall. The school offers students apprenticeship opportunities in their final year and is situated to guide students toward further education colleges in nearby areas like Purley, Croydon, and Redhill. The school's Motto is "Grow, Learn, Believe and Achieve".
The school has an intake of approximately 180 students per year and employs more than 100 academic and support staff. De Stafford routinely has a close relationship with its Local Education Authority, Surrey County Council, but in 2016 transitioned to academy status. Throughout its history, De Stafford School has been dedicated to providing an education that helps students to succeed and grow, upholding high standards as evidenced by its OFSTED periodic inspection results and its consistent improvement.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 831 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.38%
Girls: 48.62% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 7 | 168 |
| 8 | 168 |
| 9 | 155 |
| 10 | 172 |
| 11 | 168 |
| Ofsted Rating | This school has not had a rating yet. |
| Last Inspection Date | 2019-02-12 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2019-01-23 | Short inspection | Short inspection |
| 2016-12-06 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| Previously as de Stafford School | ||
| 2015-10-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-04-01 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-12-12 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-03-16 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2007-12-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2003-11-03 | 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
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.7 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.45 | Upgrade | Upgrade |
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.