John Taylor High School
Academy converter · Sixth form
Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8AZ
Ofsted
Not judged
Our ranking
Top 16% in England
1 of 8 in East Staffordshire
Pupils
1,523
First preferences per place
1.04
2026/27
Absence
4.9%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 52.8 | 56.7 | 54.8 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 58% | 65% | 64% | |
| Average English grade | 5.4 | 5.9 | 5.6 | |
| Average maths grade | 5.2 | 5.4 | 5.3 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 60% | 74% | 65% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.28 | 0.49 | — |
79% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- John Taylor Free School · 2.1 mi · Good · Top 45% in England
- Paget High School · 3.0 mi · Good · Bottom 12% in England
- Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy · 4.6 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- Paulet High School · 4.7 mi · Good · Bottom 23% in England
- Abbot Beyne School · 5.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 18% in England
- The de Ferrers Academy · 5.6 mi · Good · Top 49% in England
The neighbourhood
John Taylor High School is in Barton-under-Needwood (typical home £330,250, crime low).
What is John Taylor High School's Ofsted rating?
John Taylor High School is rated Not judged by Ofsted.
How does John Taylor High School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, John Taylor High School is in the top 16% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.