de Stafford School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Burntwood Lane Caterham Surrey CR3 5YX |
| Phone | 01883347818 |
| Reference Number | 143808 |
De Stafford School has been evaluated as performing well across various domains, maintaining a good overall effectiveness since the previous inspection. The school fosters a welcoming environment where pupils behave well and feel safe. The commitment to high educational standards is evident, with effective curriculum planning and support for pupils, including those with special educational needs. However, challenges remain, particularly regarding attendance, as a portion of pupils miss school regularly, impacting their achievement. The school is actively working to address these issues and improve overall student outcomes.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 813 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.2%
Girls: 50.8% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 26.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4.9% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 83 | 92 | 175 |
| 8 | 81 | 93 | 174 |
| 9 | 80 | 80 | 160 |
| 10 | 71 | 94 | 165 |
| 11 | 85 | 54 | 139 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 75.6% |
| White, Other | 5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Caribbean | 1.7% |
| Asian, Other | 1.7% |
| Indian | 1.2% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.7% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Irish | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 12 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 23 Jan 2019 | Short inspection |
| 06 Dec 2016 | Academy conversion letter |
| 14 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as de Stafford School | |
| 14 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 01 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 01 Apr 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 12 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Dec 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 05 Dec 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
| 03 Nov 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Positive relationships between teachers and pupils enhance the learning atmosphere.
- Well-planned curriculum that supports knowledge development over time.
- Effective support for pupils needing help to catch up in reading.
- High priority on individual pupil support by leaders and staff.
- Good opportunities for personal, social, health, and economic education.
Areas for Improvement
- Attendance rates are below national average, with some pupils missing school regularly.
- Inconsistent support for pupils returning after absences.
- Not all teachers effectively check for pupil understanding before moving on.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 42.7 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 33.8% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 52.5% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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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| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 105 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 75 | 4 |
| From another Local Authority | 117 | 18 |
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