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| motto =Grow, Learn, Believe and Achieve
| motto =Grow, Learn, Believe and Achieve
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| established = 1804
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| type = [[Academy (English school)|Academy]]
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| head =Mr Jeremy Garner
| head = Jeremy Garner
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| city = [[Caterham]]
| city = [[Caterham]]
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| county = [[Surrey]]
| country = [[England]]
| country = England
| postcode = CR3 5YX
| postcode = CR3 5YX
| local_authority = [[Surrey County Council]]
| local_authority = [[Surrey County Council]]
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| urn = 125308
| enrolment = 792
| enrolment = 770
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| gender = [[Mixed-sex education|Mixed]]
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<!-- Please see the talk page for a definitive statement that the lower-case initial letter is correct -->
'''De Stafford School''' is a [[Mixed-sex education|mixed]] [[secondary school]] located at [[Caterham]] in [[Surrey]], England. The school educates students from ages 11 to 16.
'''de Stafford School''' is a [[Mixed-sex education|mixed]] [[secondary school]] located in [[Caterham]], [[Surrey]], England. The school educates students from ages 11 to 16.


==Organisation==
==Organisation==
De Stafford is a [[comprehensive school]] with a [[foundation school]] status. De Stafford is recognized as an information and communications technology and mathematics centre of excellence. It is close to the centre of the scattered town of Caterham, bordering on two sides the south-western part of the [[London Borough of Croydon]].<ref>[http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/mapsearch.aspx OS Map] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424060625/http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/mapsearch.aspx |date=April 24, 2012 }}</ref>
de Stafford is close to the centre of the scattered town of Caterham, bordering on two sides the south-western part of the [[London Borough of Croydon]].<ref>[http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/mapsearch.aspx OS Map] {{webarchive |url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120424060625/http://list.english-heritage.org.uk/mapsearch.aspx |date=April 24, 2012 }}</ref>


Previously a [[foundation school]] administered by [[Surrey County Council]], in December 2016 de Stafford School converted to [[Academy (English school)|academy status]]. The school is now sponsored by GLF Schools.
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The school employs more than 100 academic and facilities/administration support staff. It currently has an average intake of 180 students per year. Acting as a preliminary school to more advanced, applied or theoretical studies at [[FE College|further education colleges]], the nearest such state-supported institutions are in [[Purley, London|Purley]], [[Croydon]] and [[Redhill, Surrey|Redhill]]. The school helps students in their final year to [[Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009|apprentice]] at a skilled trade or profession.<ref name=e>[http://www.education.gov.uk/cgi-bin/schools/performance/school.pl?urn=125308 Data, research and statistics - Performance Tables - School details last updated 19 Sep 2013] [[Department for Education]]</ref>


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The school employs more than 100 academic and facilities/administration support staff. It currently has an average intake of 180 students per year. Acting as a preliminary school to more advanced, applied or theoretical studies at [[FE College|further education colleges]], the nearest such state-supported institutions are in [[Purley, London|Purley]], [[Croydon]] and [[Redhill, Surrey|Redhill]]. The school helps students in their final year to [[Apprenticeships, Skills, Children and Learning Act 2009|apprentice]] at a skilled trade or profession.<ref name="e">[http://www.education.gov.uk/cgi-bin/schools/performance/school.pl?urn=125308 Data, research and statistics - Performance Tables - School details last updated 19 Sep 2013] [[Department for Education]]</ref>
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The school has access to a large sports centre (shared with [http://www.tandridgetrust.co.uk/ Tandridge Trust]) complete with a 25m swimming pool and an air-conditioned sports hall.

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The school has access to a large sports centre (shared with [http://www.tandridgetrust.co.uk/ Tandridge Trust]), complete with a 25m swimming pool and an air-conditioned sports hall.


==History==
==History==
A [[parish]] school was opened in 1804. After enlargements this was superseded by Caterham County Council school that was built in 1872 and enlarged in 1893 and 1909. The school has its origins in this institution and derives its name from a wealthy and politically influential [[Middle Age|Middle Ages]] [[Peerage of England|noble]] who owned one of the manors of the former village in 1372, [[Ralph de Stafford, 1st Earl of Stafford]], whose wealthy wife [[Margaret de Audley, 2nd Baroness Audley]] owned as [[moiety title|co-heir]] a large set of estates before their marriage including this land.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43062 |title=Parishes: Caterham |author=H.E. Malden (editor) |publisher=Institute of Historical Research |date=1912 |work=A History of the County of Surrey: Volume 4 |accessdate=27 October 2013 }}</ref>
A [[parish]] school was opened in 1804. After enlargements this was superseded by Caterham County Council school that was built in 1872 and enlarged in 1893 and 1909. The school has its origins in this institution and derives its name from a wealthy and politically influential [[Middle Ages|mediaeval]] [[Peerage of England|noble]] who owned one of the manors of the former village in 1372, [[Ralph de Stafford, 1st Earl of Stafford]], whose wealthy wife [[Margaret de Audley, 2nd Baroness Audley]] owned as [[moiety title|co-heir]] a large set of estates before their marriage, including this land.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.british-history.ac.uk/report.aspx?compid=43062 |title=Parishes: Caterham |editor=H.E. Malden |publisher=Institute of Historical Research |date=1912 |work=A History of the County of Surrey: Volume 4 |access-date=27 October 2013 }}</ref>


==Students==
==Students==
The make-up of students varies according to a wide set of catchment areas drawing on parts of the [[London Borough of Croydon]], [[Tandridge District]] and a small part of the Borough of [[Reigate and Banstead]]: in 2011 the proportion of students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities was below average, however it was above average when compared with students with a [[Statement of Special Educational Needs]]. In 2013 6.4% of children at the school did not list English as their primary language.<ref name=e/>
The make-up of students varies according to a wide set of catchment areas drawing on parts of the [[London Borough of Croydon]], [[Tandridge District]] and a small part of the Borough of [[Reigate and Banstead]]. In 2011 the proportion of students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities was below average, however it was above average when compared with students with a [[Statement of Special Educational Needs]]. In 2013 6.4% of children at the school did not list English as their primary language.<ref name="e"/>


==In statistics==
==In statistics==
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! colspan="2" | OFSTED periodic inspection grade <sup>(1 = excellent 4 = inadequate)</sup><ref>[http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/125308 Ofsted Inspection Reports: de Stafford School] Retrieved 27 October 2013</ref>
! colspan="2" | Ofsted periodic inspection grade<br><small>(1 = excellent 4 = inadequate)</small><ref>[http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/125308 Ofsted Inspection Reports: de Stafford School] Retrieved 27 October 2013</ref>
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Due to a franchised sixth form in [[Purley, London|Purley]] included in the roll in 2003, the number of students was at the time of that inspection 990.
Due to a franchised sixth form in [[Purley, London|Purley]] included in the roll in 2003, the number of students at the time of that inspection was 990.


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| Gerry Wadwa ||
| Gerry Wadwa ||
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| Mark Phillips || September 2004 - April 2010
| Mark Phillips || September 2004 – April 2010
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| Caroline Longhurst || April 2010 - February 2013
| Caroline Longhurst || April 2010 – February 2013
|-
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| Keith Sharp || February 2013 - July 2013
| Keith Sharp || February 2013 – July 2013
|-
|-
| Jeremy Garner || September 2013 -
| Jeremy Garner || September 2013 – current
|}
|}


==Transport==
==Transport==
The school is connected to the most significant residential estates of the settlements surrounding Caterham and to the largest mixed use urban areas, such as Croydon, Coulsdon and Purley town centres by bus. The school connects to the north and north-west also via [[Caterham railway station]].<ref>[http://www.surreycc.gov.uk Public transport and school services in Surrey] Surrey County Council Retrieved 27 October 2013</ref>
The school is connected by bus to the most significant residential estates of the settlements surrounding Caterham and to the largest mixed use urban areas, such as Croydon, Coulsdon and Purley town centres. The school also connects to the north and north-west via {{stnlnk|Caterham}}.<ref>[http://www.surreycc.gov.uk Public transport and school services in Surrey] Surrey County Council Retrieved 27 October 2013</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[[Category:Secondary schools in Surrey]]
[[Category:Secondary schools in Surrey]]
[[Category:Foundation schools in Surrey]]
[[Category:Academies in Surrey]]

Latest revision as of 19:41, 20 November 2024

de Stafford School
Address
Map
Burntwood Lane

Caterham
,
Surrey
,
CR3 5YX

England
Coordinates51°17′35″N 0°05′05″W / 51.29319°N 0.08463°W / 51.29319; -0.08463
Information
TypeAcademy
MottoGrow, Learn, Believe and Achieve
Established1804
Local authoritySurrey County Council
TrustGLF Schools
Department for Education URN143808 Tables
OfstedReports
HeadteacherJeremy Garner
GenderMixed
Age11 to 16
Enrolment792
Colour(s)Black and red
Websitewww.destafford.org.uk

de Stafford School is a mixed secondary school located in Caterham, Surrey, England. The school educates students from ages 11 to 16.

Organisation

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de Stafford is close to the centre of the scattered town of Caterham, bordering on two sides the south-western part of the London Borough of Croydon.[1]

Previously a foundation school administered by Surrey County Council, in December 2016 de Stafford School converted to academy status. The school is now sponsored by GLF Schools.

The school employs more than 100 academic and facilities/administration support staff. It currently has an average intake of 180 students per year. Acting as a preliminary school to more advanced, applied or theoretical studies at further education colleges, the nearest such state-supported institutions are in Purley, Croydon and Redhill. The school helps students in their final year to apprentice at a skilled trade or profession.[2]

The school has access to a large sports centre (shared with Tandridge Trust), complete with a 25m swimming pool and an air-conditioned sports hall.

History

[edit]

A parish school was opened in 1804. After enlargements this was superseded by Caterham County Council school that was built in 1872 and enlarged in 1893 and 1909. The school has its origins in this institution and derives its name from a wealthy and politically influential mediaeval noble who owned one of the manors of the former village in 1372, Ralph de Stafford, 1st Earl of Stafford, whose wealthy wife Margaret de Audley, 2nd Baroness Audley owned as co-heir a large set of estates before their marriage, including this land.[3]

Students

[edit]

The make-up of students varies according to a wide set of catchment areas drawing on parts of the London Borough of Croydon, Tandridge District and a small part of the Borough of Reigate and Banstead. In 2011 the proportion of students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities was below average, however it was above average when compared with students with a Statement of Special Educational Needs. In 2013 6.4% of children at the school did not list English as their primary language.[2]

In statistics

[edit]
Ofsted periodic inspection grade
(1 = excellent 4 = inadequate)[4]
Year Rating
2015 2
2011 2
2007 3
2003 3

Due to a franchised sixth form in Purley included in the roll in 2003, the number of students at the time of that inspection was 990.

Percentage of students achieving 5+ A*-C GCSEs
(or equivalent) including English and maths		 2009 2010 2011 2012
School 43% 53% 50% 54%
Local Authority 58.8% 62% 63.5% 64.2%
England 49.8% 53.5% 59% 59.4%

Head teachers

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Headteacher Years in office
John Gribbon
Gerry Wadwa
Mark Phillips September 2004 – April 2010
Caroline Longhurst April 2010 – February 2013
Keith Sharp February 2013 – July 2013
Jeremy Garner September 2013 – current

Transport

[edit]

The school is connected by bus to the most significant residential estates of the settlements surrounding Caterham and to the largest mixed use urban areas, such as Croydon, Coulsdon and Purley town centres. The school also connects to the north and north-west via Caterham.[5]

References

[edit]
  1. ^ OS Map Archived April 24, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  2. ^ a b Data, research and statistics - Performance Tables - School details last updated 19 Sep 2013 Department for Education
  3. ^ H.E. Malden, ed. (1912). "Parishes: Caterham". A History of the County of Surrey: Volume 4. Institute of Historical Research. Retrieved 27 October 2013.
  4. ^ Ofsted Inspection Reports: de Stafford School Retrieved 27 October 2013
  5. ^ Public transport and school services in Surrey Surrey County Council Retrieved 27 October 2013
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