Secondary Schools by Attainment 8 in Burton-on-Trent (2025)
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Listed with official 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 SecondaryAttainment 8: 54.8
- 259Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary AcademyBurton-on-Trent · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.7
- 355The de Ferrers AcademyBurton-on-Trent · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.5
- 455John Taylor Free SchoolBurton-on-Trent · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 46.4
- 531Paulet High SchoolBurton-on-Trent · Academy SecondaryAttainment 8: 41.0
- 629Abbot Beyne SchoolBurton-on-Trent · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 39.4
- 725Paget High SchoolBurton-on-Trent · Local authority SecondaryAttainment 8: 38.5
| # | School | Sector | Attainment 8 | Success Index (England) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Taylor High School Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 54.8 | 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 | 46.7 | 59.0 Top 50% | 46.7 Attainment 8 | 632 |
| 3 | The de Ferrers Academy Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 46.5 | 54.9 Top 50% | 46.5 Attainment 8 | 2,403 |
| 4 | John Taylor Free School Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Ages 11–19 | Academy | 46.4 | 55.3 Top 50% | 46.4 Attainment 8 | 1,315 |
| 5 | Paulet High School Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Academy | 41.0 | 30.5 Lower 50% | 41.0 Attainment 8 | 915 |
| 6 | Abbot Beyne School Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 39.4 | 28.7 Lower 50% | 39.4 Attainment 8 | 834 |
| 7 | Paget High School Burton-on-Trent · Secondary · Ages 11–18 | Local authority | 38.5 | 24.5 Lower 50% | 38.5 Attainment 8 | 606 |
John Taylor High School in Burton-on-Trent leads the 2025 list of secondary schools by attainment 8 in Burton-on-Trent with Attainment 8 54.8. Of the 7 schools shown, 5 are academy, 2 are local authority.
For the full picture see the wider West Midlands secondary schools by attainment 8 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 gcse results school in Burton-on-Trent?
John Taylor High School in Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands ranks first among secondary schools by attainment 8 in Burton-on-Trent with Attainment 8 54.8 (Pupils on roll: 1,523).
How are secondary schools by attainment 8 in Burton-on-Trent ranked?
Secondary schools ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE points per pupil across eight subjects. Figures are the most recent published by the national authority and matched to the school directory.
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.