Burton Fields School vs The de Ferrers Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 638 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burton Fields School
Burton-On-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
189 students
The de Ferrers Academy
Burton-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
2,403 students
| Measure | Burton Fields School Burton-On-Trent, West Midlands | The de Ferrers Academy Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 23 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #1432 of 1,690 | #155 of 493 |
| National rank | #13550 of 15,697 | #1724 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 189 | 2,403 |
| Pupils on roll | 189 | 2,403 |
| Free school meals | 63% | 28.8% |
| Capacity filled | 78.8% | 93.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 45% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 46.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 47.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 66.8% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.13 |
| A level points per entry | – | 34.0 |
| town | Burton-On-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.burtonfieldsschools.com | www.deferrers.com/ |
The verdict
- •The de Ferrers Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.9 vs 22.9).
- •The de Ferrers Academy is the larger school with 2,403 students compared with 189.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burton Fields School better than The de Ferrers Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The de Ferrers Academy ranks higher (54.9 vs 22.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burton Fields School and The de Ferrers Academy?
About 638 m in a straight line, between Burton-On-Trent and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burton Fields School: 189. The de Ferrers Academy: 2,403. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burton Fields School and The de Ferrers Academy rank in West Midlands?
Burton Fields School is 1432nd of 1,690 and The de Ferrers Academy is 155th of 493 among primary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).