The short version
Above-average GCSE results. 83% capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2014).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 54.8 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014
- 9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
54.8
11.0 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
64%
21.7pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
57%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.31
Band 2Source: 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
90%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
2%
Based on 248 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 120 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,499
- Capacity
- 83%
- FSM
- 8.9%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- JOHN TAYLOR MAT
- Head
- Headteacher Jon Blanchenot (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dunstall Road, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8AZ
Rural setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is John Taylor High School a selective school?
No. John Taylor High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is John Taylor High School's Ofsted rating?
John Taylor High School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend John Taylor High School?
John Taylor High School currently has 1,499 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does John Taylor High School take?
John Taylor High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is John Taylor High School?
John Taylor High School is in Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8AZ, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does John Taylor High School have a sixth form?
Yes, John Taylor High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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