Newport Girls' High School Academy vs The Burton Borough School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in West Midlands, England, 826 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newport Girls' High School Academy
Newport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
884 students
The Burton Borough School
Newport · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
1,077 students
| Measure | Newport Girls' High School Academy Newport, West Midlands | The Burton Borough School Newport, West Midlands |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 97 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #3 of 493 | #282 of 493 |
| National rank | #65 of 4,090 | #2580 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 884 | 1,077 |
| Pupils on roll | 884 | 1,077 |
| Free school meals | 6.5% | 20.5% |
| Capacity filled | 122.8% | 89% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 75.3 | 39.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 96.6% | 30.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 98.9% | 53.7% |
| EBacc average points | 7.36 | 3.39 |
| A level points per entry | 41.8 | – |
| town | Newport | Newport |
| region | West Midlands | West Midlands |
| Website | www.nghs.org.uk | burtonborough.lct.education/ |
The verdict
- •Newport Girls' High School Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.5 vs 37.5).
- •The Burton Borough School is the larger school with 1,077 students compared with 884.
- •Newport Girls' High School Academy is girls and The Burton Borough School is co-educational.
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 Newport Girls' High School Academy better than The Burton Borough School?
On the Success Index (England), Newport Girls' High School Academy ranks higher (96.5 vs 37.5 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 Newport Girls' High School Academy and The Burton Borough School?
About 826 m in a straight line, between Newport and Newport in West Midlands.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Newport Girls' High School Academy: 884. The Burton Borough School: 1,077. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Newport Girls' High School Academy and The Burton Borough School rank in West Midlands?
Newport Girls' High School Academy is 3rd of 493 and The Burton Borough School is 282nd of 493 among secondary schools in West Midlands on the 2025 Success Index (England).