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John Taylor High School
Dunstall Road, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent DE13 8AZ
John Taylor High School is a non-selective academy. It has about 1,560 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In March 2014 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of John Taylor MAT. (Other schools in this trust include John Taylor Free School, Paulet High School, Chase Terrace Academy, Kingsmead School and Blythe Bridge High School.)
Particular strengths include Attendance, Attainment, Disadvantaged pupils and Progress. Relative weaknesses include Representation.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 2.1 | John Taylor Free School | |
| 3.0 | Paget High School | |
| 4.6 | Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy | |
| 4.7 | Paulet High School | |
| 5.3 | Abbot Beyne School | |
| 5.6 | The de Ferrers Academy | |
| 6.1 | Mercia Academy | |
| 6.5 | The Pingle Academy | |
| 6.7 | Nether Stowe School | |
| 7.2 | The Friary School | |
| 7.5 | King Edward VI School | |
| 7.6 | Granville Academy |
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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Attainment: Excellent. Attainment at the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress up to age 16 is excellent. Destinations at 16 are above average. Progress at 16-18 is excellent. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are above average.
Progress: Above average. Up to age 16 it is above average, while at ages 16-18 it is about average. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Destinations: Above average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is very high, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is roughly average. Show details
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate is quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
Finances: About average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Sixth form: About average. Attainment is excellent, progress is about average and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is out of balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Schools often provide or emphasise different subjects, especially in fields such as languages and the arts. The charts below show the relative popularities of exam subjects commonly sat at this school.
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2023
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Proportions of pupils entering in 2022
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