The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 42.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
42.7
1.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
34%
8.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
36%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
2%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 167 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
27% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 64 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 813
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 26.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Trust
- GLF SCHOOLS
- Head
- Mr Jeff Place (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Boarding
- Not applicable
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5YX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSunnydown School
Special school · Very close
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Primary · Very close
Audley Primary School
Primary · Very close
Essendene Lodge School
Independent · 619m away
Hillcroft Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 817m away
OneSchool Global Kenley Campus
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Marden Lodge Primary School and Nursery
Primary · 974m away
Clifton Hill School
Special school · 1.5km away
Questions parents ask
Is de Stafford School a selective school?
No. de Stafford School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is de Stafford School's Ofsted rating?
de Stafford School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend de Stafford School?
de Stafford School currently has 813 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does de Stafford School take?
de Stafford School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is de Stafford School?
de Stafford School is in Caterham, CR3 5YX, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does de Stafford School have a sixth form?
No, de Stafford School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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