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The Violet Way Academy

Academy converter · Burton-on-Trent · DE15 9ES

Ages 4–7 · 251 pupils · Staffordshire

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

5.5%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2024-03-19

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence5.5%
Persistent absence (10%+)17.3%
Unauthorised1.1%
Authorised absence
4.5%
Severe absence (50%+)
0.6%
Enrolments in measure
179

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

251 pupils · 270 places

Pupils on roll
251
Boys / girls
125 / 126
School capacity
270
Capacity fill
251 / 270 (93%)
Free school meals
15.1%
FSM pupils
38
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 4–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

1 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: FIERTÉ MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Academy trust
FIERTÉ MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Sponsor
The Violet Way Academy
Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Harris

Location

Address
Violet Way, Stapenhill
Postcode
DE15 9ES
Town
Burton-on-Trent
County
Staffordshire
Local authority
Staffordshire
District
East Staffordshire
Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 4–7, in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, 251 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: academy. Free school meals: 15.1%.

Open schools in Burton-on-Trent
45
Primary schools in Burton-on-Trent
32
Academies among open schools in Burton-on-Trent
73% (33)
Open schools in DE15
13
Primary in DE15
8
Open schools in Staffordshire LA
458
Primary in Staffordshire LA
309

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Burton-on-TrentNear DE15

  • Edge Hill Academy

    Ofsted: School remains Good

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    Ages 7–11

    • KS262%
    • Absence4.8%

    0.2 miles away

  • Stanton Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

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    Burton-on-Trent · DE15 9TJ · Derbyshire

    Ages 4–11

    • KS233%
    • Absence5.7%

    1.1 miles away

  • Christ Church Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Burton-on-Trent · DE14 3TE · Staffordshire

    Ages 3–11

    1.2 miles away

  • Lift Anglesey

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Burton-on-Trent · DE14 3LG · Staffordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS261%
    • Absence6.4%

    1.2 miles away

  • Tower View Primary School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 4–11

    1.3 miles away

  • Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School

    Ofsted: Some aspects not as strong

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    Burton-upon-Trent · DE14 1SN · Staffordshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence5.6%

    1.3 miles away

Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Harris
Telephone
01283248530
Website
https://www.violetway.org/

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