How many pupils does The Violet Way Academy have?

The Violet Way Academy has 259 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Violet Way Academy's Ofsted rating?

The Violet Way Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024).

Is The Violet Way Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Violet Way Academy is part of FIERT� MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is The Violet Way Academy?

The Violet Way Academy is located at Violet Way, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9ES.

The Violet Way Academy

Violet Way, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9ES

Good

Inspected 19 March 2024

Good

Ofsted

Primary

Phase

4–7

Ages

259

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About The Violet Way Academy

The Violet Way Academy is an academy converter in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–7. It has 259 pupils on roll. It is part of FIERT� MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024) rated it Good. 15.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 11.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–7
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 259 / 270 (96%)
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 19 March 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

15.1%

Free school meals

11.2%

EAL

2.7%

SEN support

10.4%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Attendance

4.9%

Overall absence

10.7%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

12.2

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -0.9 vs 2023/24

21.2

Pupils per teacher

↑ +1.1 vs 2023/24

10.8

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +5.1 vs 2023/24

£46,486

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£5,114 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£5,811

Spend per pupil

£6,259

Income per pupil

47%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Violet Way, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9ES
Phone: 01283248530
Headteacher: Rebecca Harris
Website: https://www.violetway.org/

Academy Trust

FIERT� MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Violet Way Academy?: The Violet Way Academy is an academy converter in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 4–7.
How many pupils does The Violet Way Academy have?: The Violet Way Academy has 259 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is The Violet Way Academy's Ofsted rating?: The Violet Way Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (19 March 2024).
Is The Violet Way Academy part of an academy trust?: Yes — The Violet Way Academy is part of FIERT� MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is The Violet Way Academy?: The Violet Way Academy is located at Violet Way, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9ES.

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