The Violet Way Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Violet Way Academy
Address: Violet Way, Stapenhill
Town/City: Burton-on-Trent
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: DE15 9ES
Telephone Number: 01283 248530
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 4-7)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2011
Trust: Fiert? Multi-Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Violet Way Academy

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Rebecca Harris
Capacity: 270
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 251 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 93% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 15.1%

SEN Provisions

  • SpLD - Specific Learning Difficulty
  • VI - Visual Impairment
  • OTH - Other Difficulty/Disability
  • HI - Hearing Impairment
  • SLCN - Speech, language and Communication
  • ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
  • SEMH - Social, Emotional and Mental Health
  • MLD - Moderate Learning Difficulty
  • SLD - Severe Learning Difficulty

Location and administration

URN: 136762
DfE Number: 860/2141
UKPRN: 10033762
UPRN: 100032004464
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: East Staffordshire (E07000193)
Constituency: Burton and Uttoxeter (E14001143)
Electoral Ward: Brizlincote (E05014477)

Easting & Northing: 425856E, 321566N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 47' 30.07" N 1° 37' 4.38" W
Plus Code: 9C4WQ9RJ+MR

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Kimberley Chadbourne - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 15 May 2029.
  • Mrs Domeneque di Ciacca - Local Governor. Appointed on 2 May 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 March 2026.
  • Mrs Jane Foster - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 January 2026 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 27 January 2030.
  • Hollie Hall - Local Governor. Appointed on 15 May 2025 (Parent appointed by GB/board due to no election candidates). Term runs until 15 May 2029.
  • Mrs Rebecca Ann Harris - Local Governor. Appointed on 8 April 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 8 April 2028.
  • Mr David Lambourne - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 6 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 6 September 2029.
  • Miss Natalie Nicholson - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 January 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 25 January 2028.
  • Mr Simon Russell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2022 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal). Term runs until 1 September 2030.
  • Mr Jack Waltham - Local Governor. Appointed on 5 March 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 March 2030.