The short version
Average GCSE results. 86% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 46.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
46.4
2.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
88%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.07
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
97%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
89%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
3%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
1%
Based on 197 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 129 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,330
- Capacity
- 86%
- FSM
- 20.9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- JOHN TAYLOR MAT
- Head
- Mrs Sophie Martin
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Branston Road, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 9SA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
What is John Taylor Free School's Ofsted rating?
John Taylor Free School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in February 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Taylor Free School?
John Taylor Free School currently has 1,330 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Taylor Free School take?
John Taylor Free School caters for pupils aged 11 to 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is John Taylor Free School?
John Taylor Free School is in Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9SA, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Taylor Free School have a sixth form?
Yes, John Taylor Free School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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