John Taylor Free School vs John Taylor High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 3.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Taylor Free School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–19
1,315 students
John Taylor High School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,523 students
| Measure | John Taylor Free School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | John Taylor High School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 86 Top 10% |
| Region rank | #151 of 493 | #29 of 493 |
| National rank | #1699 of 4,090 | #410 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,315 | 1,523 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,315 | 1,523 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 10% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 84.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.4 | 54.8 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 63.5% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.1% | 79.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | 5.01 |
| A level points per entry | 31.4 | 38.8 |
| town | Burton-on-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk | www.jths.co.uk |
The verdict
- •John Taylor High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 55.3).
- •John Taylor High School is the larger school with 1,523 students compared with 1,315.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is John Taylor Free School better than John Taylor High School?
On the Success Index (England), John Taylor High School ranks higher (85.7 vs 55.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are John Taylor Free School and John Taylor High School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Burton-on-Trent and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Taylor Free School: 1,315. John Taylor High School: 1,523. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Taylor Free School and John Taylor High School rank in West Midlands?
John Taylor Free School is 151st of 493 and John Taylor High School is 29th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).