Question 1

Is The Burton Borough School a good school?

Accepted Answer

The most recent graded Ofsted inspection (10–11 November 2021) judged the school Requires Improvement overall, with Good judgements for Behaviour and Attitudes, Personal Development, and Leadership and Management. A monitoring inspection (April 2023, published June 2023) confirmed leaders had made progress, while stating more work was needed to become good, especially around consistent assessment and SEND support in lessons.

Question 2

What are the fees at The Burton Borough School?

Accepted Answer

This is a state-funded school with no tuition fees. Families should still budget for typical costs such as uniform, trips, and optional activities.

Question 3

How do I apply for Year 7 at The Burton Borough School?

Accepted Answer

Year 7 applications are coordinated by Telford and Wrekin. Families should verify the current secondary transfer deadline, offer date and any late-application rules with the council before relying on dates from an older cycle.

Question 4

What are the GCSE performance indicators like at The Burton Borough School?

Accepted Answer

Available indicators include Attainment 8 of 39.7, an EBacc average point score of 3.4, and 11.2% achieving grades 5+ in the EBacc. FindMySchool ranks the school 3,570th out of 3,895 schools in England for GCSE academic performance.

Question 5

What extracurricular activities are notable at The Burton Borough School?

Accepted Answer

Performing arts is a standout area, including the Burton Borough Big Band and weekly drama clubs (KS3 and KS4) that produce at least two performances each year. The school also publishes club timetables and year-group activity lists.

Question 6

Who is the headteacher of The Burton Borough School?

Accepted Answer

The school lists Mrs Caroline Bedford as Principal. Public announcements around her appointment indicate she took up the role for the September term in 2024.

Question 7

Does The Burton Borough School have a sixth form?

Accepted Answer

The school information used for this review indicates there is no sixth form, so pupils typically choose post-16 options elsewhere after Year 11.

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