2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Burton-on-Trent Area

Burton-on-Trent sixth form schools achieve 100% Good or Outstanding ratings, above England's 90%, with strong university preparation pathways across the town. John Taylor High School, The de Ferrers Academy, and Abbot Beyne School are the top-performing options, with 16% of students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level compared to 24% nationally, and 41% achieving A*/A/B grades against England's 47%. With an average Oxbridge ranking of 1135 compared to England's 1183, Burton sixth forms demonstrate solid academic pathways. With 8 sixth form providers serving Burton-on-Trent, students benefit from well-established comprehensive schools offering advanced A-Level courses. Filter by Ofsted rating or use the comparison tool to shortlist schools that match your priorities.

Key Performance Metrics for Burton-on-Trent

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Burton-on-Trent16%

vs

England24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Burton-on-Trent41%

vs

England47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Burton-on-Trent#1135

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England#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Burton-on-Trent100%

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England90%

% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level

Burton-on-Trent

16%vsEngland

24%

% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level

Burton-on-Trent

41%vsEngland

47%

Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)

Burton-on-Trent

#1135vsEngland

#1183

% schools that achieved Outstanding or Good Ofsted rating

Burton-on-Trent

100%vsEngland

90%

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Burton-on-Trent

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Neighbourhoods in Burton-on-Trent

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#1	John Taylor High School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Outstanding

John Taylor High School

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

#1

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Outstanding

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#5	Paget High School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Paget High School

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

#5

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#3	Abbot Beyne School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Abbot Beyne School

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

#3

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	Bladon House School	Independent	Not Applicable	5-18+ years	Mixed	None	Information not available

Bladon House School

Independent • Not Applicable • 5-18+ years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Information not available

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#4	Paulet High School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

Paulet High School

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

#4

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
#2	The de Ferrers Academy	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good
N/A	The Fountains High School	State	Not Applicable	11-18 years	Mixed	None	Good

The de Ferrers Academy

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

#2

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

The Fountains High School

State • Not Applicable • 11-18 years

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

Rank	School Name	School Type	Phase	Age Range	Gender	Religious	Ofsted
N/A	John Taylor Free School	State	Secondary & Post-16	11-18+ years	Mixed	None	Good

John Taylor Free School

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

N/A

Gender: Mixed

Religious: None

Ofsted: Good

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