Located in Burton-on-Trent, The Fountains High School is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a foundation special school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Fountains High School currently has around 173 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 71.7% boys and 28.3% girls. Around 31.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. Pupil backgrounds are varied across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Bitham Lane, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0HB |
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| School Type: | Foundation special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Gilraine |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 124504 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
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| Number of Pupils: | 173 |
| Number of Boys: | 124 |
| Number of Girls: | 49 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outwoods Primary School Harehedge Lane , Horninglow DE13 0AS | 3out of 4 | 664 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Outwoods Primary School Harehedge Lane , Horninglow DE13 0AS | - not rated | 664 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| William Hutson Junior School Harehedge Lane , Horninglow DE13 0AS | - not rated | 749 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burton Fields School Outwoods Street , DE14 2PJ | 3out of 4 | 760 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Castle Park Infant School Tutbury Road , Horninglow DE13 0NZ | - not rated | 792 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Ferrers Specialist Technology College St Mary's Drive , DE13 0LL | - not rated | 303 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The de Ferrers Academy St Mary's Drive , DE13 0LL | 3out of 4 | 303 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Fountains High School Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountains Primary School Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountains High School Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountains Primary School Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB | - not rated | 0 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bladon House School Newton Solney , DE15 0TA | - not rated | 3,134 yd | Other independent special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.