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The Burton Borough School Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

The Burton Borough School is a academy sponsor led secondary school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin , serving pupils aged 11–16, with 1108 pupils, and a capacity of 1210 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.

11–16

Age range

1,108

Pupils

1,210

Capacity

92%

Fill rate

Requires improvement

Ofsted 2022

The Burton Borough School Catchment Area Information

As an academy, The Burton Borough School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Telford and Wrekin. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Operating near capacity: 92% of places are currently filled. Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Telford and Wrekin before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

Find Telford and Wrekin catchment area documents →

The Burton Borough School — School Information

Full address
Audley Avenue, Newport, TF10 7DS
Local authority
Telford and Wrekin
School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase of education
Secondary
Age range
11–16 years
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Free school meals
19.2% of pupils
DfE URN
150363

Other Secondary Schools in Newport

If The Burton Borough School is oversubscribed, these secondary schools in Newport are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — The Burton Borough School

Is The Burton Borough School oversubscribed?

The Burton Borough School is operating close to its capacity of 1210 places (92% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.

What is the admissions policy for The Burton Borough School?

Admission to The Burton Borough School is managed by Telford and Wrekin. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does The Burton Borough School cover?

The Burton Borough School is a secondary school in Newport, Telford and Wrekin, serving pupils aged 11–16. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for The Burton Borough School?

The Burton Borough School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.