The Fountains High School Catchment Area
The Fountains High School is a academy special converter not applicable school in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 250 pupils, and a capacity of 225 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
250
Pupils
225
Capacity
111%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2023
The Fountains High School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Fountains 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.
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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 →The Fountains High School — School Information
- Full address
- Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0HB
- Local authority
- Staffordshire
- School type
- Academy special converter
- Phase of education
- Not applicable
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Free school meals
- 41.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146070
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If The Fountains High School is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Burton-on-Trent are the next closest alternatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Fountains High School
Is The Fountains High School oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — The Fountains High School currently has 250 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 225 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for The Fountains High School? ▾
Admission to The Fountains 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 The Fountains High School cover? ▾
The Fountains High School is a not applicable 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 The Fountains High School? ▾
The Fountains High School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.