John Taylor High School, Burton-on-Trent
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
John Taylor High School excels at enabling every child to succeed through expert teaching and a well-planned curriculum that builds knowledge over time. The school genuinely cares for pupils' wellbeing and personal development, offering numerous clubs and trips alongside expert guidance about future careers. Students leave well-prepared for their next steps, whether university, apprenticeships or employment.
Key Strengths
- Highly ambitious curriculum with excellent teaching from subject experts, leading to exceptionally strong outcomes for all pupils including disadvantaged pupils and those with SEND
- Outstanding support for pupils' personal development, including excellent career guidance and a wide range of extra-curricular activities
- Excellent work on reading and literacy, with consistent identification of struggling readers who receive targeted help and quickly become fluent
- Warm, respectful relationships between adults and pupils underpinning a calm, orderly school environment
- Exceptional sixth-form provision with outstanding students who act as role models and achieve very well
Areas for Improvement
- Ensure consistent positive behaviour and attitudes across all pupils, as a small number do not routinely display expected standards and can cause disruptions
Safeguarding
Safeguarding arrangements are effective with strong systems in place to identify and support pupils' wellbeing needs.
Extracurricular Activities
Leadership roles, trips, extra-curricular clubs
John Taylor High School is an inclusive community where staff have the highest expectations for all pupils and help them reach their true potential. The school achieves outstanding results across quality of education, personal development, leadership and sixth-form provision, with pupils showing strong behaviour and high attendance.
At a Glance
10.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
401 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
21.8
Avg class size
65
Total classes
3 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
85%
Available places
1,523 pupils
1,800 capacity
277 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Burton-on-Trent
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Burton-on-Trent
Admissions Demand - Staffordshire
Places available
8,849
Applications
7,846
Got 1st preference
91.6%
Got preferred school
98.6%
Secondary admissions across Staffordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History(2)
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SEN Provision
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Pupil Demographics
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Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
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Pupil Absence2024/25
4.87215%
Overall absence
11.68186%
Persistent absence
1,207
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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