John Taylor Free School
Free schools · Sixth form
Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9SA
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 45% in England
3 of 8 in East Staffordshire
Pupils
1,315
First preferences per place
0.96
2026/27
Absence
7.7%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 49.5 | 43.8 | 46.4 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 52% | 41% | 48% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 4.8 | 5.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.8 | 4.4 | 4.6 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 46% | 39% | 46% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.06 | -0.30 | — |
67% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Paget High School · 1.6 mi · Good · Bottom 12% in England
- John Taylor High School · 2.1 mi · Not judged · Top 16% in England
- Paulet High School · 3.4 mi · Good · Bottom 23% in England
- Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy · 3.4 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- The de Ferrers Academy · 3.6 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
- Abbot Beyne School · 3.7 mi · No rating · Bottom 18% in England
Best secondary schools in Burton upon Trent · Best secondary schools in Staffordshire
The neighbourhood
John Taylor Free School is in Barton-under-Needwood (typical home £330,250, crime low).
What is John Taylor Free School's Ofsted rating?
John Taylor Free School is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does John Taylor Free School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, John Taylor Free School is in the top 45% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.