The de Ferrers Academy

The curriculum is adapted for all learners, including students with SEND.

“Adapted to meet the needs of all learners, including those with SEND”

Inclusive teaching is supplemented by targeted support where needed.

“Through inclusive, high-quality teaching and targeted support where needed, we ensure every student is equipped to succeed and flouris”

Staff share a common objective to keep children and young people safe through active safeguarding participation.

“Everyone working at the de Ferrers Academy shares a common objective to keep children and young people safe by active contribution to, and participation in -”

The academy supports children at risk in collaboration with safeguarding professionals across its three sites.

“Working to support those children and young people identified as being in need or at risk of harm through collaboration with the safeguarding professionals who work across all three sites.”

Outcomes across almost every English Baccalaureate subject exceeded national averages and expectations.

“In fact, students across almost every English Baccalaureate (EBacc) subject achieved impressive outcomes that exceeded all national averages and expectations.”

Sixth-form provision includes BTEC and CTEC options alongside A Levels.

“It offers a strong A Level programme alongside BTEC and CTEC options, accommodating over 500 students.”

The sixth-form campus accommodates more than 500 students.

“- Sixth Form Campus (Years 12-13): Situated in the town centre, this flagship campus bridges the gap to Higher Education. It offers a strong A Level programme alongside BTEC and CTEC options, accommodating over 500 students.”

Dedicated careers advice is listed for sixth-form students.

“Sixth Form Careers Advice”

The academy advertises extracurricular opportunities spanning sports and creative clubs.

“From sports to creative clubs, there’s something for everyone – a great chance to try new things, make friends and get involved.”

The academy's stated values are to work hard, be kind and choose wisely.

“Our values Work hard Be kind Choose wisely”

The academy sets high academic, social, and personal expectations while supporting every student to reach their potential.

“We set the bar high, academically, socially, and personally, and we make no apologies for this. We believe that all students deserve the very best, and that starts with high expectations from the moment they walk through our doors. Our commitment to excellence is matched by the support we provide to help every student reach their full potential.”

The academy website has a dedicated Sixth Form section.

“Sixth Form”

The town-centre sixth-form campus serves over 500 students in Years 12–13 and offers A Levels alongside BTEC and CTEC options, with a focus on transition to higher education.

“- Sixth Form Campus (Years 12-13): Situated in the town centre, this flagship campus bridges the gap to Higher Education. It offers a strong A Level programme alongside BTEC and CTEC options, accommodating over 500 students.”

A Sixth Form Open Evening for 2026 is listed.

“Sixth Form Open Evening 2026”

External applicants may apply after receiving their first full Year 11 report, which must include predicted grades; conditional course offers depend on meeting predicted entry criteria.

“You can submit your application as soon as you have received your first full Year 11 report. This must include your predicted grades (these are the grades your teachers think you will achieve this summer).”

Post-16 pathways prepare students for university, employment, or higher-level apprenticeships.

“We offer both academic and vocational pathways, preparing them for university, employment, or higher-level apprenticeships.”

Careers support is intended to help students make informed decisions and progress into education, training, or employment.

“The Academy is committed to supporting students to make well-informed and realistic decisions, enabling successful transitions to the next stage of their education, training, or employment.”

The school reported some of its strongest-ever GCSE results for the 2025 cohort.

“The wait is finally over for students at de Ferrers Academy in Burton upon Trent, who celebrated some of the school’s strongest ever GCSE results today.”

Nearly 20% of exams achieved Grade 7 or above, amounting to almost 650 exams.

“The fact that nearly 20% of all exams sat secured a 7 or above, a total of nearly 650 exams, is a testament to the hard work and dedication our students have put into these exams.””