John Taylor Free School Catchment Area
John Taylor Free School is a free s secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11-19, with 1330 pupils, and a capacity of 1550 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11-19
Age range
1,330
Pupils
1,550
Capacity
86%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
John Taylor Free School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for John Taylor Free School?
The catchment area for John Taylor Free School is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Secondary school places at John Taylor Free School are allocated by Staffordshire using ranked oversubscription criteria. Catchment area residence is typically among the highest priorities after looked-after children and siblings, and the boundary is reviewed each year.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Staffordshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Staffordshire catchment area documents →John Taylor Free School: 1550 places, 86% filled: places available
John Taylor Free School has a published admission number of 1550 places. 1330 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 86%. At 86% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1550 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 20.9% of pupils at John Taylor Free School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Staffordshire.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Staffordshire publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Staffordshire Council school admissions (official) →
John Taylor Free School: School Information
- Full address
- Branston Road, Tatenhill, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 9SA
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Free schools
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11-19 years
- Free school meals
- 20.9% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 145889
Other Secondary Schools in Burton-on-Trent
If John Taylor Free School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Burton-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.
Paget High School Catchment Area
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Abbot Beyne School Catchment Area
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John Taylor High School Catchment Area
Academy converter · DE13 8AZ
The de Ferrers Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DE13 0LL
Blessed Robert Sutton Catholic Voluntary Academy Catchment Area
Academy converter · DE15 9SD
Paulet High School Catchment Area
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Nearest secondary schools by distance
These are the secondary schools closest to John Taylor Free School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: John Taylor Free School
What is the catchment area for John Taylor Free School? ▾
The catchment area for John Taylor Free School is the geographic zone Staffordshire uses to prioritise admissions when this secondary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Staffordshire publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is John Taylor Free School oversubscribed? ▾
John Taylor Free School has a capacity of 1550 places and currently has 1330 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.
What is the admissions policy for John Taylor Free School? ▾
Admission to John Taylor Free School is managed by Staffordshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does John Taylor Free School cover? ▾
John Taylor Free School is a secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 11-19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for John Taylor Free School? ▾
John Taylor Free School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.