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The de Ferrers Academy
St Mary's Drive, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0LL
Academy converter for ages 11–18 in Burton-on-Trent. Mixed intake.
The de Ferrers Academy is a very large non-selective secondary academy in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, for boys and girls aged 11 to 18. It has a sixth form and teaches around 2,440 pupils. Ofsted rated the school Good in December 2023. GCSE Attainment 8 was 46.5, and 47.6% achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths; 67% progressed to higher education.
The school uses the phrase "Making a Difference" and highlights curriculum, careers, combined cadet force, extracurricular and sixth-form opportunities.
Ages 11–18 · Secondary
2,438 pupils · On roll
Academy converter · Mixed