John Taylor Free School
Secondary · Free schools · Ages 11–19 · Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire
John Taylor Free School is a secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire for ages 11–19 (free schools). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good, from the inspection on 14 February 2023.
Key facts
- Address
- Branston Road, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9SA
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Council
- Staffordshire
- Pupils on roll
- 1,315 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 22.1% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 17.3
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Good Inspected 14 February 2023
Strengths
- “Leaders and staff expect all pupils to achieve well at this new school.”
- “Pupils usually develop a good understanding of the subjects they study.”
- “It is a diverse and vibrant place to learn.”
To improve
- “However, staff absence has led to inconsistency in the way that adults manage pupils’ behaviour.”
- “As a result, a few pupils do not display the positive behaviour or learning habits that leaders expect.”
- “In some instances, teachers do not apply the school’s behaviour management procedures in the way that leaders expect.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 31 March 2023 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 48% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 46.4 | 46 |
| A level average grade (2024/25) | C | B- |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 173 first-preference applications, 181 offers in total, 173 offers to first-preference applicants.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Staffordshire.
- Paget High School 1.3 mi Good
- John Taylor High School 2.4 mi Not judged Last distance published
- Paulet High School 3.0 mi Good Last distance published
- Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy 3.0 mi Outstanding Last distance published
- Abbot Beyne School 3.2 mi School remains Good Last distance published
- The de Ferrers Academy 3.2 mi Good Last distance published
- Nether Stowe School 9.0 mi No Ofsted grade
- The Friary School 9.5 mi School remains Good Last distance published