SchoolScoresBurnside College
Foundation school · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust
St Peter's Road, Wallsend, NE28 7LQ
0191 259 8500 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 22 January 2020.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Outstanding |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 27 November 2024: Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
20 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026.
| Statement | This school | England |
|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school Higher than 90% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 83% |
| My child feels safe at this school Higher than 96% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100% | 85% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved Higher than 95% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 95% | 78% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 20 parents who had raised a concern Higher than 93% of 431 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 74% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent Higher than 95% of 442 state secondary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 100%said yes | 83% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families (Ofsted puts the response rate at 2%). Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
131 pupils in this year group.
31% — 13 points below the North Tyneside average, and 15 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 31% | 43% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 44.2 | 46 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 3.9 | 4.0 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
131 pupils in this year group.
90% — 2 points below the North Tyneside average, and 2 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 90% | 92% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 24% | 40% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| Further education college | 57% | 40% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 5% | 6% | 3% |
| Work | 4% | 2% | 3% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 96% | 90% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
17 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | B | B- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 24% | 25% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 65% | 54% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 39.8 | 35.6 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
15 subjects, 46 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| History | 10 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
| English Literature | 6 | 0% | 0% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Mathematics, English Language, Biology, Geography, Psychology, Religious Studies, Art and Design (Textiles), Physics, Art and Design (Fine Art), Chemistry, Computer Studies / Computing, Mathematics (Further), Turkish.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
69 students in this year group.
78% — 8 points below the North Tyneside average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 78% | 86% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 6% | 8% | 7% |
| Work | 12% | 19% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 84% | 78% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
42 students in this year group.
60% — 13 points below the North Tyneside average, and about the same as the England average.
| Measure | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 60% | 73% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 17% | 27% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 64% | 60% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in North Tyneside. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about one first-choice application for every place.
| Places offered | 232 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 247 |
| Of those, offered a place | 213 (86%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 369 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.9 · 2025: 0.9 · 2026: 1.1
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
Specialist SEND provision: this school has resourced provision with 6 places for moderate learning difficulties. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | North Tyneside | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 5th highest of 16 state secondary schools in North Tyneside. Higher than 73% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 37.7% | 25.4%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 8th highest of 16 state secondary schools in North Tyneside. Higher than 36% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.4% | 3.3%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 10th highest of 16 state secondary schools in North Tyneside. Higher than 47% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 13.2% | 14.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 2nd highest of 16 state secondary schools in North Tyneside. Higher than 52% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.9% | 5.7%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 10th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in North Tyneside. Lower than 39% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.0% | 7.4%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 12th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in North Tyneside. Lower than 29% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 27.7% | 19.4%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 11th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in North Tyneside. Lower than 31% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 24.0 | 25.0 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 13th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in North Tyneside. Lower than 18% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 12.3% | 7.8% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded21 pupils | 2.19% | 0.71% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 10th highest of 16 state secondary schools in North Tyneside. Higher than 27% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.7 | 16.6 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 10th highest of 16 state secondary schools in North Tyneside. Higher than 42% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 11.5 | 11.5 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 2nd highest of 16 state secondary schools in North Tyneside. Higher than 87% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 22.8% | 10.7%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby secondary schools
- Churchill Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Not yet inspected · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- Walker Riverside Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 22% grade 5+ English and maths
- Benfield School 1.6 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hebburn Comprehensive School 1.9 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 1 strong, 4 expected, 1 needs attention · 44% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jarrow School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 36% grade 5+ English and maths
- Norham High School 2.0 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 24% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Thomas More Catholic High School 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 46% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Joseph's Catholic Academy 2.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 41% grade 5+ English and maths
- Longbenton High School 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 28% grade 5+ English and maths
- Jesmond Park Academy 2.7 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 55% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Burnside College's Ofsted rating?
Burnside College was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 22 January 2020. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 27 November 2024, Ofsted found the school had maintained its standards.
How did Burnside College do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 31% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 15 points below the England average of 45%.
Would parents recommend Burnside College?
100% of the 20 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 10 November 2025 and 6 April 2026 said they would recommend Burnside College to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is Burnside College oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 247 families put Burnside College as their first choice for 232 places: about one first-choice application for every place. 213 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 108640.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 10 November 2025 to 6 April 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.