The Burton Borough School is a secondary school in Newport, serving pupils aged 11 to 16. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
The Burton Borough School currently has around 1144 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 53.1% boys and 46.9% girls. Around 18.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 9%. Persistent absence is recorded at 26.7%.
Around 97% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (88%) , including 34% who stay in school sixth forms and 42% progressing to further education , while 5% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Audley Avenue, Newport, TF10 7DS |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Telford and Wrekin |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Ben Morgan |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 123574 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 16 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1210 |
| Number of Pupils: | 1144 |
| Number of Boys: | 608 |
| Number of Girls: | 536 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 9% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 26.7% | 8.2% |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Infant School and Nursery Granville Avenue , TF10 7DX | 3out of 4 | 344 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School Avenue Road , TF10 7EA | 3out of 4 | 507 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Moorfield Primary School Wellington Road , TF10 7QU | - not rated | 978 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Church Aston Infant School Church Aston , TF10 9JN | 3out of 4 | 1,257 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Peter and St Paul Catholic Primary School, A Voluntary Academy Coppice Drive , TF10 7HU | 4out of 4 | 1,846 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Burton Borough School Audley Avenue , TF10 7DS | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Burton Borough School Audley Avenue , TF10 7DS | 2out of 4 | 2 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Newport Girls' High School Academy Wellington Road , TF10 7HL | 4out of 4 | 903 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Newport Girls' High School Wellington Road , TF10 7HL | - not rated | 903 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| Adams' Grammar School High Street , TF10 7BD | - not rated | 1,025 yd | Voluntary aided school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haberdashers' Castle House School Chetwynd End , TF10 7JE | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.