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John Taylor High School

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personHeadteacher Katie Cochrane

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location_onBurton-on-Trent, DE13 8AZ

language Visit Website phone 1283247800

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2025

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Students

1,557

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Attainment 8

54.8

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Staffordshire

#490 of 3,216 nationally

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John Taylor High School is a Academy converter secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, serving ages 11-18. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade. Demand is above capacity (1.2×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

John Taylor High School is an academy converter in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of JOHN TAYLOR MAT. The school has approximately 1,499 pupils on roll, of whom 9% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.8, placing the school #3 in Staffordshire and #490 of 3,216 nationally. 63.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 27.2% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 21 A-level subjects. 66.6% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 32.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.31 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2025. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.2× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 17.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 2.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

54.8

Grade 5+ E&M

63.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)27.2%

Entering EBacc56.80%

EBacc APS5.01

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.49

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc51.70%

EBacc APS5.08

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS4.79

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.4

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

58.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS5.24

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc41%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.55

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

57.6

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc53%

EBacc APS5.19

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc52%

EBacc APS4.92

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)95%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)1%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)91%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment1%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.31

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

108

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*7.4%

Achieving A*–A32.2%

Achieving A*–B66.6%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate94.4%

A-level subjects offered21

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.25

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

131

Retention rate100.00%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

120

Retention rate98.30%

2022

Avg Grade

B+

Students

137

Retention rate97.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 May 2025

Inspection Report

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19 March 2014

Inspection Report

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14 February 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2025-05-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Not Judged

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Why no overall grade?

From autumn 2024, Ofsted stopped issuing a single headline grade (Outstanding / Good / RI / Inadequate). Instead, each inspection area is graded individually. This follows a major review after the death of headteacher Ruth Perry in 2023. The overall effectiveness field is left as "Not judged" in the published data.

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Good

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2014-03-19

S8 No Formal Designation Visit EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-01-18

None EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.4%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.9%(28 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,499 pupils. During this period, there were 36 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.4%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,499	36	2.4%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,504	27	1.8%	7.8%	1
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,508	31	2.1%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,512	24	1.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,517	29	1.9%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,556	19	1.2%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,557	22	1.4%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,557	23	1.5%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,617	23	1.4%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,625	33	2.0%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,630	23	1.4%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,642	13	0.8%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,633	10	0.6%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,638	18	1.1%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,610	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,610	36	2.2%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,611	48	3.0%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,587	32	2.0%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,583	17	1.1%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,586	9	0.6%	3.8%	1
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,564	16	1.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,572	25	1.6%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,582	18	1.1%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,542	16	1.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,541	21	1.4%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,544	27	1.7%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 33 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 32 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 31 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 18 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 2 pupils

Multi-Sensory Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

72.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

77.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

8.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree21%

agree49%

disagree13%

strongly disagree13%

don't know5%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree26%

agree33%

disagree18%

strongly disagree13%

don't know10%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree15%

agree21%

disagree10%

strongly disagree21%

don't know3%

not applicable31%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree41%

agree41%

disagree5%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree38%

agree41%

disagree8%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree59%

disagree5%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree23%

agree49%

disagree18%

strongly disagree3%

don't know8%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree31%

agree62%

disagree3%

don't know5%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree26%

agree46%

disagree5%

strongly disagree10%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes69%

no31%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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