The de Ferrers Academy

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Burton-On-Trent, DE130LL Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

58

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
55.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 0.05
English & Maths grade 4+ %
56.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 64.4%
Continue in education or training
56.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 62.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
24 October 2023
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
St Mary's Drive
Burton-On-Trent, DE130LL
Phone
1283247700
Website
deferrers.com/

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
136414
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
St Mary's Drive, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0LL
Website
http://www.deferrers.com/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Capacity
2,564 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
2,467
Free School Meals
22.9% (565 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.5% (37 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
28.0%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
62.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
8.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
5.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
59%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
261 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
8.0%

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
64.4 (+12.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
45.4 (+5.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
154 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
308
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
2,467 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Study Skills (Extended Project (Diploma))
★★★★★
(9 students)
Sports Studies (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(6 students)
Computer Architecture / Systems (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Computer Studies/Computing (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(7 students)
Psychology (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★ ★★
(30 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

WORK HARD BE KIND CHOOSE WISELY

Head Teacher's Message

Our Executive Principal describes a vision to be a beacon of excellence and to provide a 'World Class' education with high expectations. The school is among the top 20 largest in England, the largest in Staffordshire, serving over 2,450 students across three campuses (Dove for Years 7-8, Trent for Years 9-11, and Sixth Form Campus). It is a founding member of The de Ferrers Trust, holds accolades such as Apple Distinguished School and Ofsted Good (Oct 2023), and has provided every student with an iPad since Sept 2021. The community is linguistically diverse, with over 35 languages spoken at home.

Facilities

iPad 1:1 program (iPads issued to all students) Three campuses: Dove Campus, Trent Campus, Sixth Form Campus

Wraparound Care

After-School Care: Yes

Homework Club before and after school on Dove and Trent campuses.

Admissions Criteria

The de Ferrers Academy follows Staffordshire County Council's co-ordinated admissions scheme. Applications are made online via the Common Application Form on the Staffordshire website. The Academy participates in in-year admissions. If applications exceed the published admission number, they will be considered against the attached over-subscription criteria. Queries should be sent to [email protected].

Financial Information

Bursaries: Available

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