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John Taylor Free School

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John Taylor Free School

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

Free schools
Pupils
1,330
Ages
11-19
FSM
20.9%
Attainment 8
46.3
Ofsted
Good
Feb 2023

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%

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
87.6%
EBacc APS
4.45
EBacc 9-5
25.3%
EBacc 9-4
40.0%
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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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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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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

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. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
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?
View John Taylor Free 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.