Best secondary schools in Burton upon Trent (2026)
Burton upon Trent has 6 ranked secondary schools with published results. The top-ranked is Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy, in the top 34% in England. The average Attainment 8 here in 2025 was 43.1, against 46.1 for England. 0 are in England's top 10%, and 1 are rated Outstanding by Ofsted. Burton upon Trent has no grammar schools.
| Rank | School | Attainment 8 (2023–2025 average) | Attainment 8 2025 | Trend | Grade 5+ Eng & maths | Ofsted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1 Top 34% in England |
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy Burton upon Trent · Roman Catholic |
48.4 | 46.7 | 46% | Outstanding | |
2 Top 45% in England |
John Taylor Free School Burton upon Trent |
46.6 | 46.4 | 48% | Good | |
3 Top 49% in England |
The de Ferrers Academy Burton upon Trent |
45.6 | 46.5 | 48% | Good | |
4 Bottom 23% in England |
Paulet High School Burton upon Trent |
41.8 | 41.0 | 30% | Good | |
5 Bottom 18% in England |
Abbot Beyne School Burton upon Trent |
40.1 | 39.4 | 26% | No rating | |
6 Bottom 12% in England |
Paget High School Burton upon Trent |
38.1 | 38.5 | 32% | Good |
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What is the best secondary school in Burton upon Trent?
On exam results over the last three years, Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy is the top-ranked secondary school in Burton upon Trent, in the top 34% of schools in England.
How are the schools ranked?
By published Department for Education exam results averaged over three years: for secondary schools, Attainment 8 plus a quarter of the share getting grade 5+ in English and maths; for primary schools, the share reaching the expected standard in reading, writing and maths plus half the share reaching the higher standard. The order uses the three-year average, so a school can rank above one with a higher single-year result. Schools with fewer than 10 pupils taking the tests are not ranked. Exam results are only part of the picture: visit, read the Ofsted report and check admissions rules, as living nearby does not guarantee a place.