250
Pupils · 2024/25
18%
EAL · 2024/25
28%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Local authorityStaffordshire
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio7.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of The Fountains High School · Secondary with sixth form · Staffordshire
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
250
Pupil : teacher ratio
7.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
18%
FSM eligible
42%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
11%
Persistent absence
28%
Contact
Address
Bitham Lane, Stretton, Burton-on-Trent, DE13 0HB
Local authority
Staffordshire
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 250 | 8.3 | 100% | 18% | 42% | 11% | 28% |
| 2023/24 | 236 | 8.4 | 100% | 18% | 40% | 9% | 27% |
| 2022/23 | 223 | 9.1 | 100% | 18% | 41% | 10% | 29% |
| 2021/22 | 206 | 11.3 | 100% | 16% | 41% | 15% | 42% |
| 2020/21 | 202 | 9.8 | 100% | 17% | 27% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 185 | 8.4 | 100% | 12% | 43% | 8% | 16% |
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