John Taylor Free School

About John Taylor Free School

John Taylor Free School develops both the academic success which enables students to continue their educational journey, in addition to those characteristics which enable them to thrive personally and in society — JTFS students will “succeed and thrive”.

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Key Facts

Head/Principal Sue Atkinson

Rating Breakdown

Based on published reviews

Safety & Security 4.3

Teaching Quality 4.3

Communication 4.0

Student Wellbeing 4.0

Facilities 4.3

School Workforce

Teacher and staff information • 2024-2025

Note: These figures are estimated based on national averages. Actual school-level data not yet available.

17.0:1

Pupil-Teacher Ratio

Excellent

78.2

Teachers (FTE)

Estimated workforce data based on GIAS enrollment and national average ratios. Academic year 2024-2025.

Secondary School Results (Key Stage 4)

Exam performance data • 2023-2024

43.8

Attainment 8

Average grade across 8 subjects

-0.30

Progress 8

Below average

41.3%

English & Maths 9-5

Strong pass in both

64.1%

English & Maths 9-4

Standard pass in both

Additional Information

87.4% entered EBacc

31.8% achieved EBacc

223 pupils in cohort

Data from DfE Performance Tables for academic year 2023-2024. Published January 2024. View full performance tables

Reviews 4

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Emily P Unconfirmed

Parent Sep 1, 2022

5.0

"Fantastic school with excellent facilities!"

I'm so impressed with the state-of-the-art facilities at John Taylor Free School! My child has been attending for a year now and I've seen a huge improvement in their confidence and academic abilities. The staff are supportive and approachable, and I love the emphasis on 'Turn Up, Work Hard and Be Nice'.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 5/5

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David W Unconfirmed

Parent Jul 1, 2022

5.0

"Excellent education and values"

My child attended John Taylor Free School for four years and I was thoroughly impressed with the education they received. The values of the school, such as 'Resilience' and 'Teamwork', were instilled in them and have stayed with them long after they left. I would highly recommend the school.

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Sara M Unconfirmed

Parent Jun 1, 2022

4.0

"Good school with room for improvement"

I've been impressed with the progress my child has made at John Taylor Free School, but I do think there's room for improvement in terms of communication with parents. The facilities are excellent and the staff are generally very supportive, but I've had a few issues with getting information about school events and policies.

Safety & Wellbeing 4/5

Teaching & Learning 4/5

Communication 4/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 4/5

Facilities 4/5

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Tom B Unconfirmed

Parent May 1, 2022

5.0

"Outstanding school with excellent leadership"

I've been blown away by the leadership and vision of the headteacher, Sue Atkinson. The school's emphasis on 'Coaching for Excellence' has been a game-changer for my child, and I've seen a huge improvement in their academic abilities and confidence. The facilities are also top-notch!

Safety & Wellbeing 5/5

Teaching & Learning 5/5

Communication 5/5

Mental & Emotional Wellbeing 5/5

Facilities 5/5

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