John Taylor Free School vs Paget High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 2.1 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
Paget High School
Burton-on-Trent · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
606 students
| Measure | John Taylor Free School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | Paget High School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #151 of 493 | #375 of 493 |
| National rank | #1699 of 4,090 | #3214 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,315 | 606 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,315 | 606 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 32.7% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 58.6% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.4 | 38.5 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | 32% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.1% | 46.6% |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | 3.14 |
| A level points per entry | 31.4 | 21.8 |
| town | Burton-on-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk | www.paget.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Taylor Free School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (55.3 vs 24.5).
- •John Taylor Free School is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 606.
- •John Taylor Free School is a academy school while Paget High School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Paget High School?
On the Success Index (England), John Taylor Free School ranks higher (55.3 vs 24.5 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 Paget High School?
About 2.1 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. Paget High School: 606. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Taylor Free School and Paget High School rank in West Midlands?
John Taylor Free School is 151st of 493 and Paget High School is 375th of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).