The Burton Borough School
School Name: The Burton Borough School Address: Audley Avenue Town/City: Newport County: Shropshire Postcode: TF10 7DS Country: United Kingdom Telephone Number: 01952 951408 Website: https://burtonborough.lct.education/
Phase: Secondary (ages 11-16) Type: Academy sponsor led Religious Denomination: None Admissions Policy: Non-selective Established: 2024 Trust: Learning Community Trust Sponsor: Learning Community Trust
Headteacher: Mrs Caroline Bedford
Capacity: 1210
Gender: Mixed
The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 1077 (52% boys & 48% girls)
Enrollment: 89% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.5%
URN: 150363
DfE Number: 894/4003
UKPRN: 10093893
UPRN: 452072009
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Telford and Wrekin (E06000020)
Constituency: The Wrekin (E14001543)
Electoral Ward: Newport South (E05015228)
Easting & Northing: 375168E, 318703N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 45' 57.56" N 2° 22' 9.57" W
Plus Code: 9C4VQJ8J+97
DfE Record: View record
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- Mrs Caroline Bastow - Local Governor. Appointed on 18 December 2025 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 17 December 2029.
- Caroline Bedford - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2024 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
- Mrs Philippa Kate Fletcher - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
- Dr Kathryn Hibbs - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
- Mrs Amy Elizabeth Jones - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
- Mr Ben Moody - Local Governor. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2029.
- Mr Ian Stuart Scollay - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 April 2024 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 31 March 2028.
- Mr Edward John Sullivan - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 16 October 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 15 October 2029.