The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- The school is at capacity (111% full)
- 41% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 250
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 41.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- Trust
- ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Gareth Allen (Executive Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Previous reports
Location
Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 0HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Fountains Primary School
Special school · Very close
Outwoods Primary School
Primary · 608m away
St Modwen's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 792m away
Eton Park Junior Academy
Primary · 1.1km away
Horninglow Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
William Shrewsbury Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
John of Rolleston Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Scientia Academy
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Fountains High School's Ofsted rating?
The Fountains High School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Fountains High School?
The Fountains High School currently has 250 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Fountains High School take?
The Fountains High School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
Where is The Fountains High School?
The Fountains High School is in Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0HB, in the Staffordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Fountains High School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Fountains High School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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