DE FERRERS SPECIALIST TECHNOLOGY COLLEGE in Staffordshire, Burton on Trent

Education Centre Information: De Ferrers Specialist Technology College:

Establishment Type:Community School
Phase of Education: Secondary
Status: Closed
Local Authority: Staffordshire
Reason Establishment Closed: Academy Converter
Establishment Close Date: 31/12/2010
Boarders: No Boarders
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural Description: Urban > 10k - less sparse
Special Classes: No Special Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Total Pupils: 1913
Number of boys: 932
Number of girls: 981
Admissions: Comprehensive
Age Range: 11-18
Gender: Mixed
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Background:

The college is maintained by Staffordshire county council and is a large split site co-educational comprehensive college catering for the full range of students 11-18. They are currently 1888 students on roll including sixth form of 209, and each entry since 1985 has been over-subscribed. The college is divided into following curriculum areas: English, mathematics, science, modern foreign languages, humanities (geography, history, religious studies, sociology and psychology), creative arts (art, music and drama), design and technology (information and communication technology, business studies and economics), physical education, citizenship, personal, social and health education. The college has additional clubs and societies including chess club, radio controlled car club, dance club, languages club, drama club, photography club and various sports clubs. The college has close links with local businesses. The college aims to work in partnership to promote an environment in which all pupils learn and are valued.