Paget High School
Burton-on-Trent, DE14 3DR · Staffordshire · secondary school
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34th of 56 secondary schools in Staffordshire we can score, 70 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 2.5/10 against 714 of them, against 2.3/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 29.8 · 15 | 30% | 0.46 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.19 · 36 | 25% | 0.89 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 38.4 · 13 | 10% | 0.13 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Paget High School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. In 2024/25, 32.0% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 38.5, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.19 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (3.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.6 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 606 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,034. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to close the attainment gap with the national median? What specific steps are taken to improve Progress 8 scores?
What Ofsted said about Paget High School
Overview
Paget High School is described as a "caring school" where pupils feel "happy and safe" due to strong staff support and effective handling of bullying. Leaders maintain high expectations for behaviour, resulting in a "calm and orderly" atmosphere that allows pupils to focus on learning. The school offers a broad curriculum with popular extra-curricular activities, including music and sports, and prepares pupils well for their next steps.
Strengths
- Staff know pupils well, creating a supportive environment where "bullying rarely occurs" and is dealt with effectively.
- The curriculum is "planned to meet the needs of all pupils," including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
- Sixth-form provision is "planned and delivered well," with students taking on roles such as ‘reading buddies’ to support younger pupils.
- Leaders provide timely careers advice, ensuring the "vast majority of pupils make successful next steps" into education, employment, or training.
- Personal development is "planned thoughtfully," covering issues such as healthy lifestyles and keeping safe through weekly lessons and assemblies.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should ensure all subjects have a "well-constructed curriculum" that clearly identifies key knowledge and skills, as this is lacking in a small number of areas.
- Teachers must better account for gaps in pupils’ knowledge when planning lessons to prevent pupils from struggling to understand new content.
- Leaders need to ensure all staff are appropriately trained to support pupils who speak English as an additional language.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with a strong culture of safeguarding, regular staff training, and prompt follow-up on concerns.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 39.0 |
| 2024/25 | 38.5 |
| 2025/26 | 38.4 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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