SchoolScoresThe Burton Borough School
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 16 · Mixed
Part of LEARNING COMMUNITY TRUST
Audley Avenue, Newport, TF10 7DS
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Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Requires improvement at the inspection that started on 10 November 2021. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025.
Telford and Wrekin comparisons use the 3 of its 12 state secondary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford and Wrekin. Higher than 0% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 5% | 69% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford and Wrekin. Higher than 1% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 16% | 75% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford and Wrekin. Higher than 0% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 5% | 61% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 17 parents whose child had been bullied 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford and Wrekin. Higher than 0% of 1,665 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 6% | 45% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 18 parents who had raised a concern 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford and Wrekin. Higher than 0% of 1,736 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 0% | 56% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in Telford and Wrekin. Higher than 0% of 1,763 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 5%said yes | 68% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 2%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Telford and Wrekin figures pool parents at the Telford and Wrekin schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
214 pupils in this year group.
30% — 9 points below the Telford and Wrekin average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30% | 39% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 39.7 | 44.2 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
222 pupils in this year group.
These results were published under the school's previous registration (URN 123574), before it changed to its current form.
96% — 2 points above the Telford and Wrekin average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 96% | 94% | 93% |
| School sixth form | 22% | 30% | 36% |
| Sixth form college | 6% | 12% | 13% |
| Further education college | 58% | 44% | 35% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 3% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 3% | 4% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2023/24 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Telford and Wrekin. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 230 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 188 |
| Of those, offered a place | 185 (98%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 370 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.8 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Telford and Wrekin | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin). Higher than 37% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 22.1% | 31.0%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin). Higher than 39% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.5% | 2.6%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin). Higher than 71% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6% | 16.7%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin). Higher than 30% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 6.4% | 15.1%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin). Lower than 21% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 10.2% | 7.9%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin). Lower than 22% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 29.2% | 22.0%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin). Lower than 40% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 18.9 | 27.3 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin). Lower than 53% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 6.3% | 7.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.06% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin). Higher than 61% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 17.3 | 16.7 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 3rd highest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin). Higher than 37% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.3 | 11.4 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 1st highest of 3 state secondary schools in Newport (Telford and Wrekin). Higher than 67% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 16.6% | 14.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Newport Girls' High School Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 97% grade 5+ English and maths
- Haberdashers' Adams 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 95% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Burton Borough School's Ofsted rating?
The Burton Borough School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted at its inspection in 10 November 2021.
How did The Burton Borough School do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 30% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend The Burton Borough School?
5% of the 19 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 3 September 2024 and 1 September 2025 said they would recommend The Burton Borough School to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Burton Borough School oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 188 families put The Burton Borough School as their first choice for 230 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 185 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 150363.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 3 September 2024 to 1 September 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2023/24.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.