How many pupils does de Stafford School have?

de Stafford School has 813 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is de Stafford School's Ofsted rating?

de Stafford School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 June 2024).

How does de Stafford School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at de Stafford School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 in 2025/26.

Is de Stafford School part of an academy trust?

Yes — de Stafford School is part of GLF SCHOOLS.

Where is de Stafford School?

de Stafford School is located at Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5YX.

de Stafford School

Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5YX

Good

Inspected 12 June 2024

Good

Ofsted

45.3

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–16

Ages

813

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About de Stafford School

de Stafford School is an academy converter in Caterham, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–16. It has 813 pupils on roll. It is part of GLF SCHOOLS. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 June 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 (2025/26). 26.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Surrey →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–16
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 813 / 870 (93%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 12 June 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

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

26.5%

Free school meals

4.1%

EAL

6.2%

SEN support

22.5%

EHC plan

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

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

45.3

Attainment 8

160 pupils

40%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

71.3%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

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.

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

86%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

10.8%

Overall absence

29.1%

Persistent absence

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.

Workforce

2024/25

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

46.1

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.8 vs 2023/24

18.7

Pupils per teacher

↓ -0.5 vs 2023/24

12.43

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -1.1 vs 2023/24

£58,668

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↑ +£8,490 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.

£7,838

Spend per pupil

£8,691

Income per pupil

57%

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: Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5YX
Phone: 01883347818
Headteacher: Jeff Place
Website: www.destafford.org.uk

Academy Trust

GLF SCHOOLS →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is de Stafford School?: de Stafford School is an academy converter in Caterham, Surrey, England, for pupils aged 11–16.
How many pupils does de Stafford School have?: de Stafford School has 813 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is de Stafford School's Ofsted rating?: de Stafford School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 June 2024).
How does de Stafford School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at de Stafford School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 45.3 in 2025/26.
Is de Stafford School part of an academy trust?: Yes — de Stafford School is part of GLF SCHOOLS.
Where is de Stafford School?: de Stafford School is located at Burntwood Lane, Caterham, Surrey, CR3 5YX.

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