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John Taylor High School - A Science and Leadership Academy

Dunstall Road, Barton Under Needwood, DE13 8AZ
DFE Number:4061
Headteacher: Ms Katie Cochrane
Phone:01283 247800Call
Summary:View Ofsted summary
‘Turn up, work hard, be nice’ is the motto that underpins everything that happens at this school. All staff have the highest expectations of and aspirations for pupils. These are routinely realised because staff help pupils to reach their true potential. Consequently, pupils flourish and achieve strong outcomes. The school is an inclusive community where pupils are nurtured and cared for. In return, most pupils show strong behaviour and maintain high attendance. Warm and respectful relationships between adults and pupils are common and a pleasure to observe. Pupils are confident that staff will address any worries quickly and fairly. They are happy, friendly and courteous. They work hard in lessons and enjoy learning. Students in the sixth form embody the high standards at the school. They are delightful and proud of their school. The school’s efforts to enhance pupils’ character and personal development are excellent. Activities on offer include leadership roles, trips and a plethora of extra-curricular clubs, for example. Pupils value important life lessons about respect, tolerance, maintaining healthy relationships and personal safety. Furthermore, all benefit from outstanding information about possible future career paths. Consequently, pupils and students are exceptionally well prepared for later life.
pupils
Pupils1499
type
Typestate
ages
Ages11-18
religion
ReligionDoes not apply
mr ofsted
NOT RATED
Not Available
Ofsted ReportLatest Report - All Reports
17.6:1
teacher
National avg. 16.3:1
Pupil teacher ratio
meals 240
Pupil Admission Number for September 2026 entry
77% National
avg. 39%
5+ GCSEs A*-C or 9-4 (standard pass or above) inc. both English and Maths
62% National
avg. 46%
GCSE Grade 5 (strong pass) or above in both English and maths
KS4 Attainment Core 54.6 National
avg. 45.9
Attainment 8 score
Results in 8 core subjects
Progress 8 score +0.49 National
avg. -0.03
Progress 8 score
SATS to GCSE
22% National
avg. 17%
Pupils achieving AAB or higher at A Level inc. two facilitating subjects
KS4 Attainment Core 39.6 National
avg. 35.6
A level average point score
B National avg. B-
Average A Level result
Progress 8 score +0.25 National
avg. -0.03
A level progress score
GCSE to A Level
91.1%National avg. N/A
Pupils who went onto further education
6.3%National avg. N/A
Pupils who went on to an apprenticeship or other work-based learning
meals 9.5% National
avg. 27.3%
Pupils registered for free school meals