The Fountains High School

  • Special
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 18
Ofsted: Good

Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0HBOpen in maps

The Fountains High School is a special school in Burton-on-Trent for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 451 schools in Staffordshire. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in December 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 December 2022, report published 1 February 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Sixth form provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

38 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score2.7

2.7, 43.4 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 45.4 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths0%

0%, 64.8 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc0%

0%, 40.5 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score0.18

0.18, 3.91 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

246 pupils on roll, with places for 225

Eligible for free school meals41.5%

41.5%, 15 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language19.9%

19.9%, 1.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support0%

0%, 14.8 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan100%

100%, 94 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Fountains High School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
The Fountains Primary School0.1 milesOfsted: Good0% met the expected standard
Bladon House School2 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
The Bayleaf Hub2 milesReport card: Needs attention to expected standardNot published
Longdon Park School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 4.9
Wellbrook School3 milesReport card: Expected standardNot published

School details

School type
Academy special converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
ESTEEM MULTI-ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
Headteacher
Mr Gareth Allen
Phone
01283247580
Website
fountains-high.staffs.sch.uk
Address
Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0HB
Local authority
Staffordshire
URN
146070

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.