The Burton Borough School
URN: 123574 • Newport TF10 7DS
Overview
- Name
- The Burton Borough School
- URN
- 123574
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 49.6 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Ben Morgan (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Audley Avenue, Newport TF10 7DS
Summary
Burton Borough School, located in Newport, Telford and Wrekin, is a mixed community secondary school with a current enrolment of 1,144 students, against a capacity of 1,210. The school is dedicated to providing a high-quality education that not only focuses on academic achievement but also fosters personal development and positive contributions to society. The ethos of the school is built around the values of ambition, pride, and care, ensuring that each student is supported in reaching their full potential.
The curriculum at Burton Borough is designed to challenge and inspire students, with a strong emphasis on fostering strong relationships between the school, families, and the wider community. The school actively promotes British values, including democracy and mutual respect, and aims to create a safe and respectful learning environment where students can thrive.
Burton Borough School encourages parental involvement and collaboration, recognizing the importance of a supportive partnership in education. The dedicated staff are committed to nurturing a holistic educational experience that meets the diverse needs of all students, ensuring they feel secure and valued throughout their learning journey.
The curriculum at Burton Borough is designed to challenge and inspire students, with a strong emphasis on fostering strong relationships between the school, families, and the wider community. The school actively promotes British values, including democracy and mutual respect, and aims to create a safe and respectful learning environment where students can thrive.
Burton Borough School encourages parental involvement and collaboration, recognizing the importance of a supportive partnership in education. The dedicated staff are committed to nurturing a holistic educational experience that meets the diverse needs of all students, ensuring they feel secure and valued throughout their learning journey.
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Nearby alternatives
- Newport Girls' High School (70.2)
- Haberdashers' Adams (69.4)
- Newport Girls' High School Academy (68.6)
- Carisbrooke College (50.9)
- Medina College (47.5)
Key details
- LA
- Telford and Wrekin
- Age range
- 11 - 16
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1210
- Pupils
- 1144
- Boys
- 608
- Girls
- 536
- FSM %
- 18.40
- Open date
- 1900-01-01
- Close date
- 2024-03-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2021-11-11
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1144 | 608 | 536 | 1210 | 18.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1144 | 608 | 536 | 1210 | 18.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1154 | 573 | 581 | 1150 | 14.80 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1154 | 573 | 581 | 1150 | 14.80 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1145 | 579 | 566 | 1150 | 11.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1113 | 533 | 580 | 1124 | 8.60 |
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