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The de Ferrers Academy

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The de Ferrers Academy

St Mary's Drive, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0LL

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Pupils
2,438
Ages
11-18
FSM
24.9%
Attainment 8
46.5
Ofsted
Good
Oct 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
23.6%
Basics 9-5
47.4%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
38.7%
EBacc APS
4.13
EBacc 9-5
18.0%
EBacc 9-4
25.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
34.01
A*-A Grades
20.1%
A*-B Grades
51.2%
AAB+ %
11.6%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 228 students entered

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About The de Ferrers Academy

The de Ferrers Academy is a secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. The school has around 2,438 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St Mary's Drive, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0LL | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The de Ferrers Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Good
  2. May 2022 — School remains Good (Concerns) - S5 Next
  3. Jan 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about The de Ferrers Academy

What is The de Ferrers Academy's Ofsted rating?
The de Ferrers Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The de Ferrers Academy's latest exam results?
The de Ferrers Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The de Ferrers Academy located?
The de Ferrers Academy is a secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire (DE13 0LL).
How many pupils attend The de Ferrers Academy?
The de Ferrers Academy has around 2,438 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The de Ferrers Academy with other schools?
View The de Ferrers Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Staffordshire.