The Violet Way Academy

The Violet Way Academy: key facts

What did Ofsted judge The Violet Way Academy's overall effectiveness to be?

Ofsted judged The Violet Way Academy's overall effectiveness as Good at its inspection in March 2024, on Ofsted's own scale.

How many pupils attend The Violet Way Academy?

The Violet Way Academy has 251 pupils on roll.

What ages does The Violet Way Academy take?

The Violet Way Academy admits pupils aged 4 to 7.

Where is The Violet Way Academy located?

The Violet Way Academy is located in Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9ES, Staffordshire.

How do I apply to The Violet Way Academy?

The Violet Way Academy is a state school. In England you apply through the council where you live, using its common application form, even if the school is in another council area. The national closing date for primary places is 15 January.

How close do you need to live to get into The Violet Way Academy?

On offer day for 2025-26 (Reception), the furthest place offered at The Violet Way Academy was 1.632 miles from the school. That is the distance the last place reached in one year, not a boundary and not a guarantee — it moves with the number of applicants.

What is the largest ethnic background at The Violet Way Academy?

According to the DfE School Census 2025-26, 78.5% of pupils at The Violet Way Academy are recorded as White British. The full ethnic breakdown across all groups is available on the Pupils tab.

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