The Burton Borough School
The Burton Borough School is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–16, in Newport, TF10, in the Telford and Wrekin council area. It has 1,077 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (10 November 2021): Requires improvement. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Requires improvement — inspected 10 November 2021.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Requires improvement |
Quality of education | Requires improvement |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Attainment 8 | 39.7 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 30.4 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 214 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 1,077 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 20.5% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 16.61% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 2.53% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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