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  • John Taylor High School
  • The de Ferrers Academy
  • Abbot Beyne School
  • Paulet High School
  • Paget High School
  • Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy
  • John Taylor Free School
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2025 Best Secondary Schools in Burton-on-Trent Area

Find the perfect school for your child's future. Explore top secondary schools across Burton-on-Trent. Filter by Ofsted rating, faith, and features; compare options; and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Secondary Schools in Burton-on-Trent

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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
#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
#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
#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
#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
#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
No special features
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

Map of Secondary Schools in Burton-on-Trent

Interactive map showing secondary schools in Burton-on-Trent. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Burton-on-Trent

Barton-under-Needwood is a popular residential pocket within the Burton-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Burton-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1John Taylor High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneOutstanding
John Taylor High School#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Outstanding

Branston is a popular residential pocket within the Burton-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Burton-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#6Paget High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Paget High School#6
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Burton upon Trent town centre is a popular residential pocket within the Burton-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Burton-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#7Abbot Beyne SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Abbot Beyne School#7
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Stapenhill is a popular residential pocket within the Burton-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Burton-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5Paulet High SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
#2Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary AcademyStateSecondary11-16 yearsMixedCatholicOutstanding
Paulet High School#5
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: 11-16 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Outstanding

Stretton is a popular residential pocket within the Burton-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Burton-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4The de Ferrers AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
The de Ferrers Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Tatenhill is a popular residential pocket within the Burton-on-Trent area, offering a balanced mix of family housing and green space. Local amenities and transport links provide quick access across Burton-on-Trent and into nearby towns. Parents appreciate the walkability and community feel, with schools serving a diverse set of streets and estates.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3John Taylor Free SchoolStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
John Taylor Free School#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

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