Skip to content
A free, independent guide for parents - updated each admissions cycle. 26,506 schools · England & Wales
catchment.school

Paget High School Catchment Area

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

Paget High School is a community secondary school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11-18, with 661 pupils, and a capacity of 1034 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.

11-18

Age range

661

Pupils

1,034

Capacity

64%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2022

Paget High School Catchment Area Information

What is the catchment area for Paget High School?

The catchment area for Paget 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.

Secondary school places at Paget High 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 →

Paget High School: 1034 places, 64% filled: places available

Paget High School has a published admission number of 1034 places. 661 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 64%. At 64% full, the school currently has headroom below its 1034 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. 27.8% of pupils at Paget High 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) →

Paget High School: School Information

Full address
Burton Road, Branston, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3DR
Local authority
Staffordshire
School type
Community school
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11-18 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
27.8% of pupils
DfE URN
124392

Other Secondary Schools in Burton-on-Trent

If Paget 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 Paget 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: Paget High School

What is the catchment area for Paget High School?

The catchment area for Paget 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 Paget High School oversubscribed?

Paget High School has a capacity of 1034 places and currently has 661 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Staffordshire.

What is the admissions policy for Paget High School?

Admission to Paget 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 Paget High School cover?

Paget 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 Paget High School?

Paget High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.

Get admissions updates by email

Join parents who get catchment boundary changes and key admissions dates - free, once per term.

No spam. Unsubscribe any time.