How many pupils does Paulet High School have?

Paulet High School has 899 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Paulet High School's Ofsted rating?

Paulet High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024).

How does Paulet High School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Paulet High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.7 in 2025/26.

Is Paulet High School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Paulet High School is part of JOHN TAYLOR MAT.

Where is Paulet High School?

Paulet High School is located at Violet Way, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9RT.

Paulet High School

Violet Way, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9RT

Good

Inspected 16 April 2024

Good

Ofsted

43.7

Attainment 8

Secondary

Phase

11–18

Ages

899

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Paulet High School

Paulet High School is an academy converter in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 899 pupils on roll. It is part of JOHN TAYLOR MAT. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.7 (2025/26). 27% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 17% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Staffordshire →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Secondary
Age Range: Ages 11–18
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 899 / 903 (100%)
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Last Ofsted Inspection: 16 April 2024

Pupil profile

2025/26

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

27%

Free school meals

17%

EAL

2.5%

SEN support

10.1%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2025/26

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

GCSE results (Key Stage 4)

43.7

Attainment 8

145 pupils

35.2%

Grade 5+ English & Maths

57.9%

Grade 4+ English & Maths

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Sixth form (Key Stage 5)

C-

A-level average grade

28 students

3.6%

AAB+ (2 facilitating)

65%

To higher education

15%

To top-third universities

To apprenticeship

Where pupils go next

92%

Sustained destination

77%

Stayed in education

Apprenticeship

Attendance

7.9%

Overall absence

23.4%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

55.98

Teachers (FTE)

↓ -1.4 vs 2023/24

16.4

Pupils per teacher

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.8 vs 2023/24

£46,972

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 15% on leadership pay

↓ −£1,190 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

8.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +1.8 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£7,563

Spend per pupil

£7,757

Income per pupil

63%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Violet Way, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9RT
Phone: 01283247900
Headteacher: Ian McArthur
Website: http://www.paulet.co.uk

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JOHN TAYLOR MAT →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Paulet High School?: Paulet High School is an academy converter in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England, for pupils aged 11–18.
How many pupils does Paulet High School have?: Paulet High School has 899 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Paulet High School's Ofsted rating?: Paulet High School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (16 April 2024).
How does Paulet High School perform at GCSE?: Pupils at Paulet High School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 43.7 in 2025/26.
Is Paulet High School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Paulet High School is part of JOHN TAYLOR MAT.
Where is Paulet High School?: Paulet High School is located at Violet Way, Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, DE15 9RT.

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