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The Burton Borough School
Audley Avenue, Newport, Shropshire, TF10 7DS, Telford and Wrekin
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
1.9 / 100
Bottom 2%
Better than 2% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
1,108
Capacity
1,210
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
92%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.7, the school performs above the national average, placing it in the top 81% of schools in the UK. However, only 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or higher in English and Maths, and the school is currently rated as "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. Parent satisfaction appears low, with only 5% of respondents recommending the school, which could be a concern for prospective families.
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Last inspected: 10 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 39.7 | Bottom 19% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 54% | Bottom 20% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 30% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 45% | Bottom 43% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 19% | Bottom 43% UK |
Parent View (19 responses)
★★★★1.1
Good range of extra-curricular
74%
Good range of subjects
68%
School keeps me informed
26%
Progress is communicated
21%
My child feels safe
16%
School has high expectations
16%
My child makes good progress
11%
School supports development
11%
My child is happy
5%
Behaviour is good
5%
I'd recommend this school
5%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British83.1%
White Other2.8%
Black African2.3%
Asian Indian2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.5%
Mixed Other1.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Other0.6%
Asian Pakistani0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
White Irish0.3%
Black Caribbean0.3%
Asian Other0.2%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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52.76535, -2.36945 · TF10 7DS
School details
Local authorityTelford and Wrekin
RegionWest Midlands
URN150363
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websiteburtonborough.org.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is The Burton Borough School rated by Ofsted?
The Burton Borough School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 November 2021.
Is The Burton Borough School a good school?
The Burton Borough School scores 1.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 2% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Burton Borough School?
Based on 19 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Burton Borough School receives a satisfaction score of 22% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Burton Borough School in GCSEs?
The Burton Borough School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.7. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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