Burton-on-Trent secondary schools league table 2025
Secondary and all-through schools teaching Key Stages 3 and 4. Ranked by the Success Index (England) from official English data; 7 schools in Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands. Rank positions shown on each profile are within England and West Midlands.
- 186John Taylor High SchoolBurton-on-Trent · Academy Secondary54.8 Attainment 8 · 1,523 students
- 259Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary AcademyBurton-on-Trent · Academy Secondary46.7 Attainment 8 · 632 students
- 355John Taylor Free SchoolBurton-on-Trent · Academy Secondary46.4 Attainment 8 · 1,315 students
- 455The de Ferrers AcademyBurton-on-Trent · Academy Secondary46.5 Attainment 8 · 2,403 students
- 531Paulet High SchoolBurton-on-Trent · Academy Secondary41.0 Attainment 8 · 915 students
- 629Abbot Beyne SchoolBurton-on-Trent · Local authority Secondary39.4 Attainment 8 · 834 students
- 725Paget High SchoolBurton-on-Trent · Local authority Secondary38.5 Attainment 8 · 606 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Taylor High School Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 85.7 Top 10% | 54.8 Attainment 8 | 1,523 |
| 2 | Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Ages 11–16 | Academy | 59.0 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 632 |
| 3 | John Taylor Free School Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 55.3 Top 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 1,315 |
| 4 | The de Ferrers Academy Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 54.9 Top 50% | 46.5 Attainment 8 | 2,403 |
| 5 | Paulet High School Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 30.5 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 915 |
| 6 | Abbot Beyne School Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 28.7 Lower 50% | 39.4 Attainment 8 | 834 |
| 7 | Paget High School Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 24.5 Lower 50% | 38.5 Attainment 8 | 606 |
John Taylor High School in Burton-on-Trent leads the 2025 list of secondary schools in Burton-on-Trent with a Success Index (England) of 85.7. Of the 7 schools shown, 5 are academy, 2 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider West Midlands secondary schools league table, every school on the Burton-on-Trent page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best secondary school in Burton-on-Trent?
John Taylor High School in Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands ranks first among secondary schools in Burton-on-Trent with a Success Index (England) of 85.7 out of 100 (Pupils on roll: 1,523).
How are secondary schools in Burton-on-Trent ranked?
Each school's Success Index (England) combines 9 factors: ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%), ks2: higher standard (20%), ks2: reading progress (10%), ks2: maths progress (10%), progress 8 (20%), attainment 8 (30%), grade 5+ in english & maths (15%), a level points per entry (10%), community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across England. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official English data (DfE – Get Information About Schools; DfE – Compare school and college performance). Independent schools rarely appear in the performance tables, so most receive no attainment components and no score.