John Taylor Free School vs Shobnall Primary & Nursery School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 2.5 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
Shobnall Primary & Nursery School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
243 students
| Measure | John Taylor Free School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | Shobnall Primary & Nursery School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 82 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #151 of 493 | #161 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1699 of 4,090 | #1931 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 1,315 | 243 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,315 | 243 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 22.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 115.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 97% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 13% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 46.4 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 48% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 67.1% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.45 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.4 | – |
| town | Burton-on-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.johntaylorfreeschool.co.uk | www.shobnallprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Shobnall Primary & Nursery School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (81.5 vs 55.3).
- •John Taylor Free School is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 243.
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 Shobnall Primary & Nursery School?
On the Success Index (England), Shobnall Primary & Nursery School ranks higher (81.5 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 Shobnall Primary & Nursery School?
About 2.5 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. Shobnall Primary & Nursery School: 243. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Taylor Free School and Shobnall Primary & Nursery School rank in West Midlands?
John Taylor Free School is 151st of 493 and Shobnall Primary & Nursery School is 161st of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).