Welcome

The de Ferrers Academy Sixth Form is a thriving and exciting environment in which to study. Students here are able to study in a friendly and supportive environment where we have the highest expectations for all of our students.

Head Team: 2024-2025

Hi, my name’s Amelia and I’m one of the head students, currently studying A Levels in Geography, Biology and History and am looking to go to university to study Biology even further! Throughout my time at de Ferrers, I have represented the academy in numerous sporting events, been an active member of panels such as student voice and the sports committee, and taken part in many other extra curricular activities as well as representing de Ferrers at other events including Evening of the Arts and the Senior Citizens party. Outside of school, I enjoy running, playing netball and watching football. I also have piano and singing lessons and am completing my Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award alongside these, which also involves me volunteering as a young leader for my local cub pack. After meeting with the head team I can’t wait to get started to ensure that we leave behind a lasting legacy!

Amelia Hathaway - Head Student

Hi, my name is Daisy and I am one of the head students this year. I study Biology, Sociology and PE at Sixth Form and am looking to go to university to study primary education. Throughout my time at the academy, I have enjoyed taking part in many events including Evening of the Arts and Christmas Carol Concerts, as I feel that each and every event is truly spectacular and an honour to be a part of.  Outside of school, I play tennis and also have a part time job as a swimming teacher. The academy has enabled me to complete my Gold Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, allowing me to volunteer as a young leader which I have found to be a very rewarding experience. As demonstrated above, I try to represent the academy whenever I can, so the opportunity to be a head student is something I feel very passionate about; I am super excited for the year ahead and look forward to continuing the hard work of the previous head team!

Daisy Bickle - Head Student 

Hi, I’m Hollie and I’m so excited to be a part of the head team as I want to make a difference not only for my year group but for future students at Dove campus too. My favourite subjects are English, RS, Biology and Citizenship. My interests are law and I would like to be a lawyer when I’m older; I also enjoy sports, with my favourites being rounders and football.

Hollie Newbold - Deputy Head Student for Dove Campus

Hi, my name is Amelie and I am a deputy head student at de Ferrers for 2024-25! I am taking Maths, Sociology and Geography. I joined de Ferrers at the start of year 12 as an external student so I am really passionate about making sure other external students can be as comfortable as I am here. Just a bit about me though- outside of school, I swim for Burton Amateur Swimming Club and I am senior captain. I have also been through scouts and I now volunteer as a young leader. I love to talk to new people, so if you have any questions or you just need a friendly face then please just find me around the campus!

Amelie Spiers - Deputy Head Student for Sixth Form 

Hi, I’m Ruby and I’m looking forward to being the deputy head girl for Trent campus this year. I’m excited to make changes and help the school to be the best environment it can be for everyone to learn. My favourite subjects are History and French and I hope to pursue a career involving history in the future. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, going to the cinema with friends, badminton, cycling and I have just completed my Silver DofE. I am looking forward to implementing your ideas and making positive changes. 

Ruby Adams - Deputy Head Student for Trent Campus 

Hey there! I’m Adam, the Deputy Head Student of Trent Campus. I’m currently studying Business Studies, French, and History, with my favourite subject having to be ICT (even though I’m not studying it). In the future, I hope to be a Police Officer. Outside of school, I usually use the technology available to me to develop random ideas which come to my head. I’m excited to be a part of the head team because this position will allow me to improve our general quality of life here at the Academy, as well as letting me listen to your suggestions and make your voices heard! J’espère être un bon élève pour l’Académie!

Adam Tomczyk - Deputy Head Student for Trent Campus

Hi my name is Abu I am the deputy head of dove campus.  I love to play cricket and I love rounders. I enjoy the subjects maths and PE (especially when we’re doing cricket). I am very excited to make a difference this year!

Abu - Deputy Head Student for Dove Campus

Hi, my name is Maryam and I’m a deputy head student for the Sixth Form Campus. I study Biology, Chemistry and Psychology at A level and hope to pursue a career in Medicine. In the past I have volunteered at many academy related events such as Open Days and Academy Tours. Currently I co-run the Medicine Society on Sixth Form. Outside of school, I enjoy reading, watching movies and sport, crocheting and kick-boxing. I also volunteer at the hospital as a mealtime volunteer and find it very rewarding. I look forward to helping make a difference in the academy during this next academic year and am available around the Sixth form Campus if anyone has questions or ideas they’d like to share. 

Maryam Akhtar- Deputy Head Student for Sixth Form