“Students are developing skills that prepare them well for their future adult lives.� Ofsted
OUR MISSION: THEIR FUTURE It is our mission to ensure that every child at the Academy achieves their individual goals through excellent teaching, learning and support. Our vision is a future in which every child at the Academy gains the aspirations to achieve their goals and fulfil their potential in education, life and employment.
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“Choosing a secondary school is one of the most important decisions you will make with your child and we’re here to help you make the right choice.”
MAKING THE RIGHT CHOICE At The de Ferrers Academy, we strive to provide a safe and supportive environment that fosters aspiration, success and achievement. We take pride in our students’ success; their achievements are our reward. We are a centre of academic excellence and we have high expectations of our pupils, staff and of our parents. We see your child’s education as a partnership and to ensure the best results we all need to work together. Our experience has shown that good behaviour, good manners and hard work in class result in success. We expect all our students to wear the correct uniform, conduct themselves in a responsible manner and take an active role in their education.
“My teachers help me to achieve the best standards possible.”
We are committed to providing the best education possible for your child and we are confident that they can, and will, aspire and achieve at The de Ferrers Academy.
Rimsha Parveen, Year 8
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“ I am very pleased with the transition from Key Stage 2 to Key Stage 3; my child has settled in well and enjoys Academy life.� Parent
SUPPORT TO SUCCEED We understand that the transition from primary school to a large Academy can be a worrying time for some children and parents. To make this less daunting, we have individual tutors and guidance teams to offer support and encouragement every step of the way. Our experienced team of teaching and support staff will take the time to get to know you and your child and ensure that your child is relaxed, happy and receives a rewarding education with us. We firmly believe that every student can succeed with the right support.
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“If I have any problems or worries, my teacher will listen to me and help me.� Greg Allen, Year 7
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PARTNERSHIP:
“Working as a team and listening to each other’s ideas.”
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Eleanor Parker, Year 7
PRIDE IN OUR ACADEMY RESPECT:
“Treating people as you want to be treated; everybody is equal.” Samir Tanvir, Year 8
DETERMINATION:
“To never give up on what you want to achieve.” Adam Kent, Year 8
Our students told us that they take pride in their Academy and we have developed our five key values to reflect this:
Partnership Respect Integrity Determination Excellence
These values are used in lessons and Academy life. They are the foundations of our Academy community and encourage students to become well-rounded and caring young adults.
INTEGRITY:
“Being honest and telling the truth.” Celina Lloyd, Year 8
EXCELLENCE:
“Being the best you can be at the things you do.” Maea Arnold, Year 7
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“Teaching is good because teachers have very good subject knowledge, which they use to plan well-designed and tightly structured lessons that enable students to make good progress.” Ofsted
ACADEMIC EXCELLENCE Excellent academic achievement comes from motivating students to engage in lessons, challenging their knowledge and encouraging the fulfilment of academic potential. Our dedicated team of specialist teachers have strong subject knowledge and understand students’ learning needs. We deliver an extensive curriculum that inspires and motivates students, making learning easy to engage with and enjoyable. Our Academy results consistently exceed national benchmarks and our students go on to study in our highly successful Sixth Form and top universities across the country, including Oxford and Cambridge.
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“Lessons are fun because our teachers create a happy learning environment.� Miles Margetson, Year 7
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“Extra-curricular provision is strong, with students engaging in an extensive range of charity fundraising, cultural, sporting and enterprise activities.” Ofsted
“There are lots of opportunities for me to try new things in my free-time; I’m never bored as there’s always something to do!” Cara Adams, Year 8
ACADEMY LIFE Life at The de Ferrers Academy is an enriching experience for students. There are a wide variety of clubs, activities and trips available to participate in outside the classroom. We have extra-curricular activities across all areas of the Academy, which provide a great way for students to try something different, make new friends and gain valuable life skills. Our subject related activities include sports clubs, music lessons, science clubs and much more. We also offer non-subject related activities, such as The de Ferrers Academy Sign Language Club, Duke of Edinburgh training and ‘Student Voice’, which is a group of students who give the Academy Leadership Team feedback from a student’s perspective on what they think the Academy does well and what we could do to make it even better. There really is something for everyone.
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“Students at the Academy are polite, friendly and take care of our community.� Member of the community
THE DE FERRERS COMMUNITY Parents and visitors often comment on the friendly nature of staff and students at the Academy. Through our five key values, we encourage a strong sense of community and one of our key goals is to ensure that our students grow into responsible members of society. Every student is encouraged to develop interpersonal skills through extra-curricular activities, roles of responsibility and undertaking charitable work. Many of our students voluntarily undertake charity work and take pride in helping others who are less fortunate than themselves. We support and encourage our students to show care for others and regularly celebrate charitable and community achievements on our website, in our newsletter and in the local press.
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