Foxford Community School vs The Burton Borough School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 69 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Foxford Community School
Coventry · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,078 students
The Burton Borough School
Newport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,077 students
| Measure | Foxford Community School Coventry, West Midlands | The Burton Borough School Newport, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 29 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #339 of 493 | #282 of 493 |
| National rank | #2989 of 4,090 | #2580 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,078 | 1,077 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,078 | 1,077 |
| Free school meals | 41% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 104.2% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 41.0 | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 37.2% | 30.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 64% | 53.7% |
| EBacc average points | 3.49 | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | 28.1 | – |
| town | Coventry | Newport |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.foxfordschool.co.uk/ | burtonborough.lct.education/ |
The verdict
- •The Burton Borough School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (37.5 vs 29.3).
- •Foxford Community School is the larger school with 1,078 students compared with 1,077.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Foxford Community School better than The Burton Borough School?
On the Success Index (England), The Burton Borough School ranks higher (37.5 vs 29.3 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Foxford Community School and The Burton Borough School?
About 69 km in a straight line, between Coventry and Newport in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Foxford Community School: 1,078. The Burton Borough School: 1,077. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Foxford Community School and The Burton Borough School rank in West Midlands?
Foxford Community School is 339th of 493 and The Burton Borough School is 282nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).