The Violet Way Academy
URN: 136762 • Burton-on-Trent DE15 9ES
Overview
- Name
- The Violet Way Academy
- URN
- 136762
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FIERTÉ MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rebecca Harris (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01283248530
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Violet Way, Burton-on-Trent DE15 9ES
Summary
Violet Way Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, with a current enrolment of 259 pupils and a capacity of 270. As part of the Fierté Multi-Academy Trust, the school is committed to fostering an environment where children are encouraged to "Reach for the Stars." This ethos promotes aspirational goals, perseverance, and excellence across all areas of learning.
The academy places a strong emphasis on nurturing individual strengths and character development through its core values: care, bravery, individuality, and inclusivity. These values guide the school community in creating a supportive atmosphere where pupils learn to respect one another, face challenges, and take responsibility for their actions.
Violet Way Academy also prioritises community engagement, offering various events such as toddler groups and parent evenings to strengthen connections between families and the school. The academy is dedicated to providing a holistic education that prepares students for future challenges while celebrating their unique qualities.
The academy places a strong emphasis on nurturing individual strengths and character development through its core values: care, bravery, individuality, and inclusivity. These values guide the school community in creating a supportive atmosphere where pupils learn to respect one another, face challenges, and take responsibility for their actions.
Violet Way Academy also prioritises community engagement, offering various events such as toddler groups and parent evenings to strengthen connections between families and the school. The academy is dedicated to providing a holistic education that prepares students for future challenges while celebrating their unique qualities.
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- Calendar (calendar)
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Nearby alternatives
- Shobnall Primary School (74.8)
- All Saints CofE (C) Primary School (72.5)
- Needwood CofE VA Primary School (72.1)
- The Mosley Academy (72.1)
- Shobnall Primary & Nursery School (71.6)
Key details
- LA
- Staffordshire
- Age range
- 4 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- FIERTÉ MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 270
- Pupils
- 259
- Boys
- 132
- Girls
- 127
- FSM %
- 13.50
- Open date
- 2011-06-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2024-03-20
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Staffordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 259 | 132 | 127 | 270 | 13.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 263 | 136 | 127 | 270 | 12.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 261 | 136 | 125 | 270 | 11.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 261 | 136 | 125 | 270 | 11.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 262 | 136 | 126 | 270 | 8.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 267 | 130 | 137 | 270 | 8.60 |
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