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John Taylor High School
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- Barton-under-Needwood DE13 8AZ
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Outstanding
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students make consistently good to outstanding progress with attainment well above the national average.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students have excellent attitudes to learning, showing great respect to staff and peers.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have exceptionally good subject knowledge and plan lessons that motivate and enthuse students.
Current Educational Practices: High levels of accountability and professional development opportunities enhance teaching.
Strengths and Challenges: Teaching is outstanding, with a focus on high expectations and careful planning. Some improvement needed in ensuring students correct their work.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents value the academy greatly and believe staff do the best they possibly can for them.
Communication: Highly effective monitoring ensures action is taken rapidly; parents are informed about their child's progress.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents and students both appreciate and support the academy greatly.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Effective behaviour management system focusing on positive reinforcement ensures conflicts rarely escalate.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leadership relentlessly enhances teaching and learning, maintaining high standards.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Robust systems ensure bullying is not tolerated and students feel totally safe.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: The academy's work to keep students safe and secure is outstanding.
Extracurricular Offerings: A wide range of activities during and after school including educational visits, sports, and performances.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Effective support helps students balance academic and extracurricular activities.
Career Counselling Services: Students receive high quality, impartial information, advice, and guidance.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Outstanding support ensures students are well-prepared for sixth form and beyond.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Disabled students and those with special needs make at least good progress due to rapid identification and targeted intervention.
Subjects Offered: Broad, balanced range of courses responsive to student interests and abilities.
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John Taylor High School is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
It has 1512 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 16 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
98.30% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
A
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B-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-18 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 16.9 | - | 16.1 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 58% | 98% | 33% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 19.50% | 35.00% | 4.80% |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.28 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 52.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% | 26.68% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% | 41.8% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 18.48% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 26% | 7.11% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 40% | 11.04% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.79 | 2.66 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.05% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 249 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 82.6% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 22% | 40.22% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 71% | 28.73% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 3.1% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 10.63% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 4.33% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 5.06% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.4 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 58.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 63% | 30.76% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 81% | 45.03% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 50% | 18.51% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 9.26% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 45% | 12.65% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.24 | 2.81 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 250 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 95% | 86.11% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 42.62% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 72% | 29.51% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 2.94% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 11.19% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 3.05% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 2.87% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.55 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 57.6 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% 3 | 26.36% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 82% 4 | 42.4% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 53% | 21.23% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 29% 3 | 7.45% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 42% 3 | 12.23% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 5.19 | 2.67 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 98% | 92.62% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 226 | 130 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 93% | 84.54% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 24% | 40.92% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 65% | 31.56% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 1% | 0.83% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 3% | 11.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 5.52% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 1% | 2.62% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.37 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 58% 6 | 25.54% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 78% 5 | 40.56% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 52% | 19.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 32% 8 | 7.06% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 39% 5 | 11.2% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.92 | 2.6 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 95% | 88.9% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 224 | 134 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 73.96% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 21% | 38.57% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 63% | 31.76% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.69% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.63% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 7% | 5.53% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 3.1% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | 0.35 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 54.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 28.13% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 83% | 44.95% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 59% | 21.49% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 40% | 10.92% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 44% | 12.6% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 99% | 91.55% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 214 | 137 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 72.5% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 23% | 42.88% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 74% | 36.33% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.33% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.98% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 7.2% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.78% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.6 | 28.38 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 37.4 | 29.15 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B- | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.50% | 10.18% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 167 | 156 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 56.38% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.28% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 24.13% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.33% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 41.83 | 31.86 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 42.76 | 31.28 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 29.3% | 14.4% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 161 | 184 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 65% | 55.5% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.88% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 19.1% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 9.65% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 33.79 3 | 28.49 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 34.56 5 | 28.13 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 15.6% | 9.02% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 176 | 190 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 69% | 55.63% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 12.66% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 19% | 22.29% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 3% | 6.54% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.49 1 | 27.26 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.51 1 | 27.44 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 22.2% | 10.65% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 25 | 33.03% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 8.19% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 16% | 16.5% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 2.47% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 35.75 | 26.45 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 38.76 | 27.17 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 19.8% | 8.78% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 36 | 39.07% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 8.76% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 22% | 22.62% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 4% | 2.86% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
16 : 1
Student teacher ratio at John Taylor High School
Local authority ratio 19 : 1