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John Taylor High School

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John Taylor High School

Dunstall Road, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8AZ

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Pupils
1,499
Ages
11-18
FSM
8.9%
Attainment 8
54.6
Ofsted
Outstanding
Mar 2014

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
54.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
30.4%
Basics 9-5
62.2%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
56.8%
EBacc APS
5.00
EBacc 9-5
27.8%
EBacc 9-4
39.0%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
38.81
A*-A Grades
32.2%
A*-B Grades
66.6%
AAB+ %
18.9%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 152 students entered

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About John Taylor High School

John Taylor High School is a secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2014 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.6. The school has around 1,499 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Dunstall Road, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8AZ | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for John Taylor High School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2014 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about John Taylor High School

What is John Taylor High School's Ofsted rating?
John Taylor High School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2014 inspection.
What are John Taylor High School's latest exam results?
John Taylor High School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 54.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is John Taylor High School located?
John Taylor High School is a secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire (DE13 8AZ).
How many pupils attend John Taylor High School?
John Taylor High School has around 1,499 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare John Taylor High School with other schools?
View John Taylor High School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Staffordshire.