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John Taylor Free School

Branston Road, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9SA

Free schools · Ages 11–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

46.3school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
46.3
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.9%
Basics 9-5
48.0%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

46.3

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2349.546.4
2023/2443.846.4
2024/2546.346.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.060.00
2023/24-0.300.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
87.6%
EBacc APS
4.45
EBacc 9-5
25.3%
EBacc 9-4
40.0%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.41
A*-A Grades
18.0%
A*-B Grades
42.3%
AAB+ %
8.4%
Based on 99 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

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Paget High School
2.09 km away · Community school
Good
John Taylor High School
3.78 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Burton and South Derbyshire College
3.87 km away · Further education
Paulet High School
4.83 km away · Academy converter
Good
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy
4.9 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding

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About John Taylor Free School

John Taylor Free School is a secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. The school has around 1,330 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Branston Road, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9SA | More schools in Staffordshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Feb 2023 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about John Taylor Free School

What is John Taylor Free School's Ofsted rating?
John Taylor Free School received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are John Taylor Free School's latest exam results?
John Taylor Free School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 46.3. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is John Taylor Free School located?
John Taylor Free School is a secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire (DE13 9SA).
How many pupils attend John Taylor Free School?
John Taylor Free School has around 1,330 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare John Taylor Free School with other schools?
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