John Taylor High School vs Rykneld Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 4.3 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Taylor High School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,523 students
Rykneld Primary School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
618 students
| Measure | John Taylor High School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | Rykneld Primary School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 86 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #29 of 493 | #283 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #410 of 4,090 | #3128 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 1,523 | 618 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,523 | 618 |
| Free school meals | 10% | 18% |
| Capacity filled | 84.6% | 98.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 81% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 54.8 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 63.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 79.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 5.01 | – |
| A level points per entry | 38.8 | – |
| town | Burton-on-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.jths.co.uk | www.rykneld.staffs.sch.uk/ |
The verdict
- •John Taylor High School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (85.7 vs 74.2).
- •John Taylor High School is the larger school with 1,523 students compared with 618.
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 High School better than Rykneld Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), John Taylor High School ranks higher (85.7 vs 74.2 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 High School and Rykneld Primary School?
About 4.3 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 High School: 1,523. Rykneld Primary School: 618. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do John Taylor High School and Rykneld Primary School rank in West Midlands?
John Taylor High School is 29th of 493 and Rykneld Primary School is 283rd of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).