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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 1,510 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, Progress, Attainment and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Representation and Finances.
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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Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Progress: Excellent. Progress up to the ages of 16 and 18 are both excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
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 excellent. Progress at 16-18 is above average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are excellent.
Sixth form: Excellent. Attainment is excellent, progress is excellent and destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are about average.
Admissions: Above average. The occupancy rate and offer rate are both quite low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
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
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are quite high, while crime is very low.
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
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
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