The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (95% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.5
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
5.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
39%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.11
Band 4Source: 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
88%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 379 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 185 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 2,438
- Capacity
- 95%
- FSM
- 24.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
- Head
- Mrs Alison Bickle (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection
May 2022 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2017 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2015 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
April 2012 | Full Inspection
Academy conversion letter
February 2012 | Academy Conversion Letter
Location
St Mary's Drive, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0LL
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is The de Ferrers Academy a selective school?
No. The de Ferrers Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The de Ferrers Academy's Ofsted rating?
The de Ferrers Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The de Ferrers Academy?
The de Ferrers Academy currently has 2,438 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The de Ferrers Academy take?
The de Ferrers Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The de Ferrers Academy?
The de Ferrers Academy is in Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0LL, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The de Ferrers Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The de Ferrers Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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