Paulet High School vs The Violet Way Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in West Midlands, England, 195 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paulet High School
Burton-on-Trent · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
915 students
The Violet Way Academy
Burton-on-Trent · Academy primary · Ages 4–7
251 students
| Measure | Paulet High School Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands | The Violet Way Academy Burton-on-Trent, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 31 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #333 of 493 | #457 of 1,690 |
| National rank | #2940 of 4,090 | #4817 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 4–7 |
| Students | 915 | 251 |
| Pupils on roll | 915 | 251 |
| Free school meals | 29% | 15.1% |
| Capacity filled | 101.3% | 93% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 29.7% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 50% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.55 | – |
| A level points per entry | 25.8 | – |
| town | Burton-on-Trent | Burton-on-Trent |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.paulet.co.uk | www.violetway.org/ |
The verdict
- •The Violet Way Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (65.2 vs 30.5).
- •Paulet High School is the larger school with 915 students compared with 251.
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 Paulet High School better than The Violet Way Academy?
On the Success Index (England), The Violet Way Academy ranks higher (65.2 vs 30.5 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 Paulet High School and The Violet Way Academy?
About 195 m in a straight line, between Burton-on-Trent and Burton-on-Trent in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Paulet High School: 915. The Violet Way Academy: 251. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Paulet High School and The Violet Way Academy rank in West Midlands?
Paulet High School is 333rd of 493 and The Violet Way Academy is 457th of 1,690 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).