The short version
Average GCSE results. Nearly full.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.7 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school is nearly full at 92% capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.7
4.1 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
30%
11.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
45%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 19 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 100 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,108
- Capacity
- 92%
- FSM
- 19.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Telford and Wrekin
- Trust
- LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Caroline Bedford
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
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Location
Audley Avenue, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7DS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School
Primary · 464m away
Newport Girls' High School Academy
Secondary · 826m away
Moorfield Primary School
Primary · 895m away
Haberdashers' Adams
Secondary · 939m away
Haberdashers' Castle House School
Independent · 1.1km away
Church Aston Infant School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy
Primary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Burton Borough School a selective school?
No. The Burton Borough School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend The Burton Borough School?
The Burton Borough School currently has 1,108 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Burton Borough School take?
The Burton Borough School caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Burton Borough School?
The Burton Borough School is in Newport, TF10 7DS, in the Telford and Wrekin local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Burton Borough School have a sixth form?
No, The Burton Borough School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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