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The Violet Way Academy

Goodgraded 19/03/2024Ages 4–7259 pupilsNone
Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9ES
Staffordshire

The Violet Way Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 4 to 7 in Burton-on-Trent, within the Staffordshire local authority. The school has around 259 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 19/03/2024, The Violet Way Academy was judged Good. Families comparing primary schools in Burton-on-Trent can view The Violet Way Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Burton-on-Trent (DE15 9ES), The Violet Way Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour & attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership & managementGood

Last inspected 19/03/2024

Attendance & staffing
Attendance94.5%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence17.3%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher20.1England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals15.1%England avg 24.0%
English not first language11.2%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

All schools in Burton-on-TrentSee the full area report for DE15 9ES