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Paulet High School

East Staffordshire, DE15 9RTSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Apr 2024
Progress 8
-0.69
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
168 1st-choice / 170 places
Ranking
#2,837
of 3,141 nationally

About Paulet High School

Paulet High School is a popular choice among local families, with 168 first-preference applications for 170 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, resulting in an oversubscription ratio of 1.75. Of those first-preference applicants, 162 received offers, indicating strong demand. The school’s most recent Ofsted inspection in April 2024 rated it Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. This represents a consistent performance, as its previous inspection in 2016 also awarded a Good overall effectiveness rating. With 899 pupils on roll against a capacity of 903, the school is operating at near-full capacity, and 25.5 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, slightly above the national average. The school’s facilities are notably extensive for a state secondary, including a swimming pool, theatre, astro turf, and a gymnasium, alongside a dedicated Sixth Form Centre and chapel.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressViolet Way, Burton-on-Trent, East Staffordshire, DE15 9RT
HeadteacherIan McArthur
Local AuthorityStaffordshire
Number of Pupils899
Free School Meals (FSM)25.5%
School Capacity899 / 903 (100% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

16 Apr 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 13 May 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Sixth Form CentreTheatreICT SuiteLibraryAstro TurfSwimming PoolSports HallMusic RoomsDining HallGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

14

Sports

NetballFootballBasketballRugbyGymnasticsRowingCross Country

Clubs & Activities

Young EnterpriseEco ClubModel United NationsChessScience ClubFilm ClubDebate

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Paulet High School

Paulet High School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.