John Taylor Free School vs Meole Brace School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 74 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
Meole Brace School
Shrewsbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,316 students
| Measure | John Taylor Free School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | Meole Brace School Shrewsbury, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #151 of 493 | #176 of 493 |
| National rank | #1699 of 4,090 | #1913 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,315 | 1,316 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,315 | 1,316 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 20.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 108.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.4 | 44.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 37.9% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.1% | 61.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | 3.92 |
| A level points per entry | 31.4 | – |
| town | Burton-on-Trent | Shrewsbury |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk | www.meolebrace.com/ |
The verdict
- •John Taylor Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.3 vs 51.3).
- •Meole Brace School is the larger school with 1,316 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 Meole Brace School?
On the Success Index (England), John Taylor Free School ranks higher (55.3 vs 51.3 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 Meole Brace School?
About 74 km in a straight line, between Burton-on-Trent and Shrewsbury in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
John Taylor Free School: 1,315. Meole Brace School: 1,316. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Taylor Free School and Meole Brace School rank in West Midlands?
John Taylor Free School is 151st of 493 and Meole Brace School is 176th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).