The Burton Borough School, Newport

In its own words: "Burton Borough School is a vibrant secondary academy for students aged 11 to 16 , located in the heart of the community. We are committed to providing an education that empowers every student to thrive - academically, socially, and emotionally. Our school is a place where diversity is embraced, individuality is celebrated, and achievement is recognised at every level."

From the headteacher's welcome: "Welcome to Burton Borough School, a proud member of the Learning Community Trust. At BBS, we are deeply committed to providing a high-quality education that not only prepares our students for academic success but also equips them for a happy, fulfilling life beyond school."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include rugby, dance, drama and Duke of Edinburgh.

The school runs after-school care.

In 2026, pupils at The Burton Borough School averaged an Attainment 8 score of 43.3, the average grade across their best eight GCSEs. The average state school scored 46.9 in Telford and Wrekin and 47 across England.

38% passed English and maths at grade 5 or above, against 45% in Telford and Wrekin and 47% in England.

That is up from 39.7 in 2025.

Disadvantaged pupils averaged an Attainment 8 of 34.2, against 45.6 for other pupils at the school - a gap of 11.4 points.

Pupils sat GCSEs in 24 subjects; after English and maths, the most popular were Combined Science, History and Art and Design.

For September 2026 entry, 188 families put The Burton Borough School as their first choice and 370 named it as one of their preferences, for 230 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. 3 families who put it first were not offered a place there.

The nearest other state secondary schools to The Burton Borough School are Newport Girls' High School Academy (0.5 miles, Outstanding, selective, Attainment 8 74.4); Haberdashers' Adams (0.6 miles, Good, selective, Attainment 8 73.9); and New Road Academy (5.2 miles, Attainment 8 35).

The Burton Borough School's 2026 results were higher than 1 of these 3 schools.

The Burton Borough School is one of 13 schools run by Learning Community Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's secondary schools, pupils averaged an Attainment 8 score of 43.2 in 2024/25.

19 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey about The Burton Borough School (as of September 2025): 5% would recommend the school, 5% say their child is happy there and 6% of those with a view say bullying is dealt with well.

The strongest agreement was that they are kept well informed about progress (21%); the weakest, that their child is happy at the school (5%).

6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

In 2026, 223 pupils (20.7%) received SEN support and 22 (2%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is a moderate learning difficulty.

There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The Burton Borough School.

7 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Burton Borough School (adjacent), 60 metres away.

In August 2026, police recorded 77 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Telford and Wrekin (139).

In 2024/25, The Burton Borough School issued 209 suspensions, 18.9 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The primary schools closest to The Burton Borough School are Newport Infant School and Nursery (0.2 miles), Newport Church of England Voluntary Controlled Junior School (0.3 miles), Moorfield Primary School (0.6 miles) and Church Aston Infant School (0.7 miles). Admission does not depend on which primary a child attends unless the school's policy names feeder schools.