Schools in Burton-On-Trent
Burton-On-Trent has 42 schools: 33 primary and 9 secondary or all-through. 82% of the 39 schools with an Ofsted grade are rated Good or better (Strong standard or better under the new report cards). Among secondary schools, John Taylor High School has the highest Attainment 8 score (53.6 in 2026). Among primary schools, Shobnall Primary & Nursery School has the highest share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (97% in 2025).
- 43 schools
- 9 secondary
- 33 primary
Secondary Schools in Burton-On-Trent
Ranked by Attainment 8, the average GCSE score per pupil. Progress 8 is from the latest year published.
| # | School | Ofsted | Attainment 8 | Progress 8 | Pupils |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John Taylor High School | Good | 53.6 (2026) | +0.49 (2024) | 1,523 |
| 2 | Abbot Beyne School | Good | 47.4 (2026) | -0.27 (2024) | 834 |
| 3 | Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy | Outstanding | 47.0 (2026) | +0.29 (2024) | 632 |
| 4 | The de Ferrers Academy | Good | 46.7 (2026) | +0.05 (2024) | 2,403 |
| 5 | John Taylor Free School | Good | 44.1 (2026) | -0.30 (2024) | 1,315 |
| 6 | Paulet High School | Good | 43.7 (2026) | -0.69 (2024) | 915 |
| 7 | Paget High School | Good | 38.4 (2026) | -0.19 (2024) | 606 |
| 8 | Burton and South Derbyshire College | Outstanding | – | – | – |
| 9 | The Fountains High School | Good | – | – | 246 |
Primary Schools in Burton-On-Trent
Ranked by the percentage of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Year 6.