The de Ferrers Academy — Secondary School in Burton-on-Trent

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The de Ferrers Academy

Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0LL

2,438 Pupils

2,564 Capacity

11–18 Age Range

24.90% FSM %

1,167 Boys

1,271 Girls

About The de Ferrers Academy

The de Ferrers Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Staffordshire, West Midlands. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 2,438 pupils on roll. School capacity: 2,564. Current headteacher: Alison Bickle.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Staffordshire or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy converter
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Staffordshire
Region	West Midlands
Administrative District	East Staffordshire
Parliamentary Constituency	Burton and Uttoxeter
Ward	Horninglow & Outwoods
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor	AFFINITY LEARNING PARTNERSHIP
Opened	01-01-2011
UKPRN	10032605
URN	136414
Data Last Updated	20-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (12)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mrs Lesley Wells	Chair of Local Governing Body	13/10/2025	12/10/2026	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Zoe Mellor	Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School	01/09/2024	—	N/A
Ms Samantha Barks	Local Governor	04/07/2023	03/07/2027	Elected by parents
Mrs Alison Bickle	Local Governor	01/09/2022	—	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Jacqui Botten	Local Governor	01/11/2022	31/10/2026	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Jayson Burns	Local Governor	28/03/2023	27/03/2027	Elected by school staff
Mr Alex Jeffries	Local Governor	08/04/2025	07/04/2029	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Manjinder Kang	Local Governor	13/11/2023	12/11/2027	Elected by parents
Mr Matthew Long	Local Governor	04/07/2025	03/07/2029	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Graham Milnes	Local Governor	22/04/2023	21/04/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Danny Mondesir	Local Governor	18/07/2023	17/07/2027	Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Nick Oxford	Local Governor	12/07/2022	11/06/2025	Appointed by foundation/Trust