The de Ferrers Academy
The de Ferrers Academy is a secondary located in Staffordshire, DE13 0LL. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 2,467 pupils on roll.
The de Ferrers Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Not applicable
Local Authority: Staffordshire
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 2564
Number of Pupils: 2467
Number of Boys: 1171
Number of Girls: 1296
Special Classes Code: 2
Percentage on Free School Meals: 21.9
Last Changed Date: 2025-05-20
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Good
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2023-12-03
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Bickle
Phone: 01283247700
Website: http://www.deferrers.com/
Location: St Mary's Drive
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
Local area information
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Frequently Asked Questions about The de Ferrers Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of The de Ferrers Academy?
The de Ferrers Academy has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does The de Ferrers Academy admit?
The de Ferrers Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is The de Ferrers Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
The de Ferrers Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is The de Ferrers Academy?
The de Ferrers Academy is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near The de Ferrers Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around The de Ferrers Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near The de Ferrers Academy?
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