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John Taylor High School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

John Taylor High School is an academy converter secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 1499 pupils, and a capacity of 1800 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

1,499

Pupils

1,800

Capacity

83%

Fill rate

Outstanding

Ofsted 2014

John Taylor High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for John Taylor High School?

The catchment area for John Taylor High 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.

As an academy, John Taylor High School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Staffordshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

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 High School: 1800 places, 83% filled: places available

John Taylor High School has a published admission number of 1800 places. 1499 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 83%. At 83% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1800 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. 8.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average. The school draws primarily from a lower-deprivation part of Burton-on-Trent.

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 High School: School Information

Full address
Dunstall Road, Barton-under-Needwood, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 8AZ
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Academy converter
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
8.9% of pupils
DfE URN
136323

Other Secondary Schools in Burton-on-Trent

If John Taylor High School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Burton-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.

Nearest secondary schools by distance

These are the secondary schools closest to John Taylor High 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.

Frequently Asked Questions: John Taylor High School

What is the catchment area for John Taylor High School?

The catchment area for John Taylor High 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 High School oversubscribed?

John Taylor High School has a capacity of 1800 places and currently has 1499 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for John Taylor High School?

Admission to John Taylor High 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 High School cover?

John Taylor High School is a secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, serving pupils aged 11-18. 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 High School?

John Taylor High School was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2014. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

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