The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 38.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
38.5
5.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.8pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
4%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.45
Band 4Source: 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
86%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
83%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
0%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 110 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
26% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 58 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 661
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 27.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Head
- Mr L Fenn Griffin (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
15 official reports linked on this page, including 14 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
February 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
December 2020 | Monitoring Visit
School inspection: Requires Improvement
October 2019 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
February 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
May 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
June 2015 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
September 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
January 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
September 2008 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
October 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
October 2005 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Burton Road, Branston, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE14 3DR
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmRykneld Primary School
Primary · 897m away
Anglesey Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Lift Anglesey
Primary · 1.6km away
River View Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Christ Church Primary School
Primary · 2.1km away
John Taylor Free School
Secondary · 2.1km away
Burton and South Derbyshire College
16 plus · 2.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Paget High School a selective school?
No. Paget High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Paget High School's Ofsted rating?
Paget High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Paget High School?
Paget High School currently has 661 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Paget High School take?
Paget High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Paget High School?
Paget High School is in Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3DR, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Paget High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Paget High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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