The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.0
2.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
12.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
35%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.56
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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
77%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
9%
Employment
Directly into work
6%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 140 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% 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 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 899
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 25.5%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- JOHN TAYLOR MAT
- Head
- Mr Ian McArthur (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Violet Way, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9RT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Violet Way Academy
Primary · Very close
Edge Hill Academy
Primary · 371m away
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Secondary · 405m away
River View Primary and Nursery School
Primary · 1.2km away
Burton and South Derbyshire College
16 plus · 1.5km away
Stanton Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Holy Rosary Catholic Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Abbot Beyne School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
Is Paulet High School a selective school?
No. Paulet High School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Paulet High School's Ofsted rating?
Paulet High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Paulet High School?
Paulet High School currently has 899 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Paulet High School take?
Paulet High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Paulet High School?
Paulet High School is in Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9RT, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Paulet High School have a sixth form?
Yes, Paulet High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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