The Fountains High School
The Fountains High School is a special or alternative provision school (Academy special converter), ages 11–18, in Burton-on-Trent, DE13, in the Staffordshire council area. It has 246 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (7 December 2022): Good.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Good — inspected 7 December 2022.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Good |
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Sixth form | Good |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -1.48 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 2.7 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 0.0 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 38 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 246 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 41.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 19.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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