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The de Ferrers Academy
St Mary's Drive, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0LL, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
50.2 / 100
Top 50%
Better than 50% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
2,438
Capacity
2,564
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 46.5, placing it in the top 46% nationally. A commendable 67% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths, and nearly 70% progress to university, with 22% attending top-third institutions. However, the percentage of students entering the EBacc is relatively low at 39%, indicating a potential area for growth.
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Last inspected: 24 October 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 46.5 | Top 46% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 67% | Top 47% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 48% | Top 40% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 39% | Top 42% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 26% | Top 42% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 22% | Above avg |
Based on 255 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British56.0%
Asian Pakistani20.0%
White Other8.0%
Asian Other3.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Asian Indian1.8%
Black African1.8%
Other1.6%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.5%
Mixed Other1.4%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.2%
White Irish0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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52.82963, -1.64082 · DE13 0LL
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN136414
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.deferrers.com/
Frequently asked questions
What is The de Ferrers Academy rated by Ofsted?
The de Ferrers Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 October 2023.
Is The de Ferrers Academy a good school?
The de Ferrers Academy scores 50.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 50% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The de Ferrers Academy in GCSEs?
The de Ferrers Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 46.5. 67% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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