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The Burton Borough School

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The Burton Borough School

Audley Avenue, Newport, TF10 7DS

Academy sponsor led · Ages 11–16 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Requires improvement
Nov 2021

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

39.6school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.6
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
11.4%
Basics 9-5
29.9%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

39.6

National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/2539.646.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% data available for 2024/25 only

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
44.9%
EBacc APS
3.39
EBacc 9-5
11.2%
EBacc 9-4
19.2%
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Nearby secondary schools

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Newport Girls' High School Academy
0.83 km away · Academy converter
Outstanding
Haberdashers' Adams
0.94 km away · Academy converter
Good
Amberleigh Therapeutic School
7.93 km away · Other independent special school
The Retreat
8.18 km away · Other independent school
New Road Academy
8.4 km away · Academy sponsor led
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About The Burton Borough School

The Burton Borough School is a secondary school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2021 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 19 responses), 5% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.6. The school has around 1,108 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Audley Avenue, Newport, TF10 7DS | More schools in Telford and Wrekin

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Burton Borough School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Apr 2023 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: The Burton Borough School)
  2. Nov 2021 — Requires improvement
  3. Nov 2021 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The Burton Borough School)
  4. Mar 2018 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The Burton Borough School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Burton Borough School

What is The Burton Borough School's Ofsted rating?
The Burton Borough School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2021 inspection.
What do parents say about The Burton Borough School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 19 responses): 5% of parents would recommend The Burton Borough School.
What are The Burton Borough School's latest exam results?
The Burton Borough School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.6. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is The Burton Borough School located?
The Burton Borough School is a secondary school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin (TF10 7DS).
How many pupils attend The Burton Borough School?
The Burton Borough School has around 1,108 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Burton Borough School with other schools?
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