The Burton Borough School

Contact details for the 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:

Type of school

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

Staff and pupils

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%

Location and administration

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

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • 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.