The de Ferrers Academy

About The de Ferrers Academy

The de Ferrers Academy is an academy converter in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 2,438 pupils on roll. It is part of AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 October 2023) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.7 (2025/26). 26.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 28.4% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Staffordshire →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

2,438 / 2,564 (95%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

24 October 2023

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

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

Phone

01283247700

Principal

Alison Bickle

Website

http://www.deferrers.com/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The de Ferrers Academy?

The de Ferrers Academy is an academy converter in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does The de Ferrers Academy have?

The de Ferrers Academy has 2,438 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The de Ferrers Academy's Ofsted rating?

The de Ferrers Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (24 October 2023).

How does The de Ferrers Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The de Ferrers Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 46.7 in 2025/26.

Is The de Ferrers Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The de Ferrers Academy is part of AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP.

Where is The de Ferrers Academy?

The de Ferrers Academy is located at St Mary's Drive, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0LL.