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  • Paget High School
  • Paulet High School
  • Abbot Beyne School
  • The de Ferrers Academy
  • John Taylor High School
  • John Taylor Free School
  • Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy
Burton-on-Trent schools collage

2025 Best Secondary Schools in Burton-on-Trent Area

Burton-on-Trent secondary schools achieve strong results, with 100%% rated Good or Outstanding, well above England's 86%. [TOP_SCHOOL_1_Sc], [TOP_SCHOOL_2_Sc], and [TOP_SCHOOL_3_Sc] are among the highest-performing options, with an average Attainment 8 score of 45 compared to England's 41. With 7 secondary schools serving the town, families across Stretton, Winshill, Branston, and Horninglow have access to comprehensive education with strong community ties and convenient access to Derby, Birmingham, and Nottingham. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Burton-on-Trent
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Burton-on-Trent44.8
vs
England41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Burton-on-Trent13%
vs
England41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Burton-on-Trent3.9
vs
England4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Burton-on-Trent100%
vs
England86%
Average Attainment 8 score (out of 90)
Burton-on-Trent
44.8vsEngland
41.3
% pupils entering EBacc subjects
Burton-on-Trent
13%vsEngland
41%
Average EBacc APS score (out of 10)
Burton-on-Trent
3.9vsEngland
4.1
% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating
Burton-on-Trent
100%vsEngland
86%
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State · Secondary & Post-16
#6BURTON-ON-TRENT
#3,352England

Paget High School

Burton Road, Branston, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3DR
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
708 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School90 offers / 179 applications
Subscription: 2.0xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#5BURTON-ON-TRENT
#2,700England

Paulet High School

Violet Way, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9RT
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
925 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School170 offers / 297 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#7BURTON-ON-TRENT
#3,433England

Abbot Beyne School

Linnell Building, Osborne Street, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 0JL
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
812 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School140 offers / 271 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4BURTON-ON-TRENT
#2,032England

The de Ferrers Academy

St Mary's Drive, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0LL
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
2,467 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School401 offers / 507 applications
Subscription: 1.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1BURTON-ON-TRENT
#778England

John Taylor High School

Dunstall Road, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8AZ
Staffordshire council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
1,512 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School240 offers / 469 applications
Subscription: 1.9xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3BURTON-ON-TRENT
#2,013England

John Taylor Free School

Branston Road, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9SA
Staffordshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,258 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School220 offers / 498 applications
Subscription: 2.3xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary
#2BURTON-ON-TRENT
#1,826England

Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy

Bluestone Lane, Stapenhill, Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9SD
Staffordshire council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
593 pupils
Mixed
11-16 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School120 offers / 334 applications
Subscription: 2.8xOversubscribed
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Map of Secondary Schools in Burton-on-Trent

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Neighbourhoods in Burton-on-Trent

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1John Taylor High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
John Taylor High School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#1
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Paget High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Paget High School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#6
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Abbot Beyne SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Abbot Beyne School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#7
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Paulet High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#2Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
Paulet High School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#5
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy

State • Secondary • 11-16 years

#2
Gender: Mixed
Religious: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4The de Ferrers AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The de Ferrers Academy

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years

#4
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

RankSchool NameSchool TypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3John Taylor Free SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
John Taylor Free School

State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years

#3
Gender: Mixed
Religious: None
Ofsted: Good

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