John Taylor Free School

Contact details for the school

School Name: John Taylor Free School
Address: Branston Road, Tatenhill
Town/City: Burton-on-Trent
County: Staffordshire
Postcode: DE13 9SA
Country: United Kingdom
Telephone Number: 01283 247823
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-19)
Type: Free schools
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: John Taylor Mat
Sponsor: John Taylor Mat

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sophie Martin
Capacity: 1550
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1315 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 85% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 24.3%

Location and administration

URN: 145889
DfE Number: 860/4017
UKPRN: 10068123
UPRN: 100031652303
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: East Staffordshire (E07000193)
Constituency: Lichfield (E14001335)
Electoral Ward: Bagots & Needwood (E05014474)

Easting & Northing: 421181E, 321672N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 47' 34.23" N 1° 41' 13.93" W
Plus Code: 9C4WQ8V7+44

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Laura Bosworth - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 August 2026.
  • Mr Ian Burns - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2021 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2029.
  • Mr Andrew Dickson - Local Governor. Appointed on 27 September 2022 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 26 September 2027.
  • Mr Gary Evans - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 24 February 2026.
  • Mr Maherul Hassan - Local Governor. Appointed on 28 March 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 5 December 2025.
  • Mrs Louise Joseph - Local Governor. Appointed on 21 May 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 May 2026.
  • Mrs Louise Joseph - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 May 2029.
  • Mr Ting Law - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 February 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 January 2028.
  • Mr Elliott Lawley - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 February 2026.
  • Mr Elliott Lawley - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 August 2028.
  • Mrs Sophie Martin - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 January 2026 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mrs Audrey McCallum - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 October 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 8 October 2028.
  • Mrs Elisabeth O'Mara - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 December 2025.
  • Mr Jake Parks - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 20 October 2026.
  • Mrs Arabella Saunders - Local Governor. Appointed on 9 February 2026 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 9 February 2027.