The de Ferrers Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0LL
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 49% in England
4 of 8 in East Staffordshire
Pupils
2,403
First preferences per place
0.94
2026/27
Absence
8.0%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 44.8 | 45.4 | 46.5 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 47% | 46% | 48% | |
| Average English grade | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 40% | 40% | 43% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.06 | 0.05 | — |
67% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Abbot Beyne School · 1.9 mi · No rating · Bottom 18% in England
- Paulet High School · 2.9 mi · Good · Bottom 23% in England
- Paget High School · 3.0 mi · Good · Bottom 12% in England
- Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy · 3.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- John Taylor Free School · 3.6 mi · Good · Top 45% in England
- Mercia Academy · 4.0 mi · Not judged · Bottom 8% in England
Best secondary schools in Burton upon Trent · Best secondary schools in Staffordshire
The neighbourhood
The de Ferrers Academy is in Burton Horninglow (typical home £190,000, crime average).
What is The de Ferrers Academy's Ofsted rating?
The de Ferrers Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does The de Ferrers Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The de Ferrers Academy is in the top 49% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.