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John Taylor High School
Dunstall Road, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8AZ, Staffordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
86.5 / 100
Top 13%
Better than 87% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,499
Capacity
1,800
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
83%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and strong GCSE results, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, particularly with an Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 16% nationally. Parents express high satisfaction, with 85% recommending the school, and a notable 69% of students progress to university, including 33% to top-third institutions. However, further detail on specific subjects and extracurricular offerings would provide a more comprehensive picture.
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Last inspected: 7 May 2025Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 54.8 | Top 16% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 79% | Top 17% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 64% | Top 14% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 57% | Top 22% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 39% | Top 22% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 69% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 33% | Top 20% |
Based on 180 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (401 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child feels safe
90%
Progress is communicated
89%
School has high expectations
88%
Good range of subjects
88%
My child is happy
87%
My child makes good progress
86%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School supports development
74%
Behaviour is good
74%
School keeps me informed
72%
School responds to concerns
58%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British78.7%
Asian Pakistani8.8%
Mixed W+Asian2.3%
White Other2.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.4%
Black African1.3%
Asian Other1.1%
Mixed Other0.9%
Asian Indian0.7%
Asian Chinese0.4%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
White Irish0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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52.76483, -1.72076 · DE13 8AZ
School details
Local authorityStaffordshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN136323
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.jths.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is John Taylor High School rated by Ofsted?
John Taylor High School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 7 May 2025.
Is John Taylor High School a good school?
John Taylor High School scores 86.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 13% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about John Taylor High School?
Based on 401 Ofsted Parent View responses, John Taylor High School receives a satisfaction score of 77% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at John Taylor High School in GCSEs?
John Taylor High School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 54.8. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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