John Taylor Free School vs Thomas Russell Infants School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 3.7 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
Thomas Russell Infants School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
167 students
| Measure | John Taylor Free School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | Thomas Russell Infants School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 95 Top 5% |
| Region rank | #151 of 493 | #26 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #1699 of 4,090 | #294 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–19 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 1,315 | 167 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,315 | 167 |
| Free school meals | 24.3% | 4.8% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| 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.thomasrussellinfants.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Thomas Russell Infants School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (95.4 vs 55.3).
- •John Taylor Free School is the larger school with 1,315 students compared with 167.
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 Thomas Russell Infants School?
On the Success Index (England), Thomas Russell Infants School ranks higher (95.4 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 Thomas Russell Infants School?
About 3.7 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. Thomas Russell Infants School: 167. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Taylor Free School and Thomas Russell Infants School rank in West Midlands?
John Taylor Free School is 151st of 493 and Thomas Russell Infants School is 26th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).