Paulet High School
Burton-on-Trent, DE15 9RT · Staffordshire · secondary school
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37th 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.
Narrow the comparison to the 823 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.5/10 among them, against 2.0/10 nationally. 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 | 35.2 · 25 | 30% | 0.74 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.69 · 9 | 25% | 0.22 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 43.7 · 38 | 10% | 0.38 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Paulet High School overview
How it's doing
Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2024. In 2024/25, 29.7% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 41.0, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.69 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 0.8 out of 10 among them, against 1.5 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 915 pupils against a stated capacity of 903. 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
Since Progress 8 is below the national benchmark, what specific support is available for pupils who are falling behind in maths? How does the school ensure that the curriculum remains engaging for students with diverse learning needs?
What Ofsted said about Paulet High School
Overview
Paulet High School is described as an "inclusive and harmonious school" where staff prioritise pupils' best interests. The report highlights a "broad and ambitious curriculum" and a strong culture of respect, noting that pupils are "courteous and respectful" and benefit from extensive extra-curricular opportunities.
Strengths
- Leaders have "carefully sequenced" knowledge so that pupils’ learning "builds successfully on what they already know."
- Teachers are "passionate about their subjects" and use enthusiasm to deliver the curriculum effectively, supporting vocabulary development.
- The school fosters a "love for reading" through a "carefully selected range of books" and effective support for struggling readers.
- Pupils develop confidence through the "character curriculum" and activities like the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award, equipping them to "contribute positively to society."
- Sixth-form students feel "safe and valued," with "extensive careers provision" helping them make informed choices about their future.
Areas to improve
- Staff do not consistently receive information about pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), hindering appropriate task adaptation.
- Teachers do not always use assessment strategies well enough to identify "precise gaps in pupils’ knowledge," causing some errors to go unaddressed.
- Leaders lack "clear oversight of all aspects of their work," resulting in insufficient strategic monitoring and slower improvement.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 40.3 |
| 2024/25 | 41.0 |
| 2025/26 | 43.7 |
| 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
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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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