John Taylor Free School
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Free schools |
| Religious Character | None |
| Local Authority | Staffordshire |
| Address | Branston Road, DE13 9SA |
| School Website | www.johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk |
| Telephone | 1283247823 |
| URN | 145889 |
School Census
| Total | 1141 |
| Girls/Boys | 558/583 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.9%/51.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 19.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 176 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 12.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 14/02/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 14/02/2023 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 14/02/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
| Inspection Date | Inspection Type | Inspection Report |
|---|---|---|
| 14 February 2023 | School inspection: Good | View |
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 43.8 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 41.30% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 54.30% |
| Entering EBacc | 87.40% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.17 |
| Progress 8 | -0.3 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 49.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 52% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 70% |
| Entering EBacc | 92% |
| EBacc average point score | 4.72 |
| Progress 8 | 0.06 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | - |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | - |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | - |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | - |
| Progress 8 | - |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 530 |
| As first preference | 191 |
| As second preference | 271 |
| As third preference | 67 |
| Total Offers Made | 217 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 191 |
| second preference offers | 26 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.06% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 582 |
| As first preference | 235 |
| As second preference | 280 |
| As third preference | 66 |
| Total Offers Made | 234 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 222 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.24% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 648 |
| As first preference | 282 |
| As second preference | 309 |
| As third preference | 55 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 227 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.28% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 679 |
| As first preference | 278 |
| As second preference | 341 |
| As third preference | 60 |
| Total Offers Made | 232 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 218 |
| second preference offers | 14 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.34% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 693 |
| As first preference | 306 |
| As second preference | 324 |
| As third preference | 63 |
| Total Offers Made | 235 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 228 |
| second preference offers | 6 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| first preference v offers | 1.42% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 597 |
| As first preference | 245 |
| As second preference | 267 |
| As third preference | 83 |
| Total Offers Made | 177 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 173 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 10% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 14% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 17% |
| disagree | 13% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 42% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 20% |
| agree | 51% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 28% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 16% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 15% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 24% |
| no | 76% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 25% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| dont know | 4% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 35% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 7% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 24% |
| agree | 50% |
| disagree | 16% |
| strongly disagree | 6% |
| don't know | 5% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 48% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 2% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 57% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 32% |
| agree | 54% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 3% |
| don't know | 4% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 21% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 62% |
| no | 38% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 56.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 15.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.7% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 61% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 14.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 8.4% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 2.6% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 2.4% |
| indian ethnic origin | 1.9% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 1.3% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.7% |