Burnside College
Wallsend, NE28 7LQ · North Tyneside · secondary school
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9th of 12 secondary schools in North Tyneside we can score, 16 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 2.3/10 against 508 of them, against 1.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.84 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 24.8 · 8 | 30% | 0.23 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.46 · 18 | 25% | 0.44 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 42.0 · 29 | 10% | 0.29 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Burnside College overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 30.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 44.2, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 for 2023/24 was -0.46, indicating pupils did worse than those nationally who started from the same place. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2025. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.2 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 995 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,266. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils to improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8 above the national median?
What Ofsted said about Burnside College
Overview
Burnside College has taken effective action to maintain the standards identified at the previous inspection. The report confirms that pupils enjoy working with teachers, achieve well in most subjects, and benefit from a strong focus on raising aspirations. The school continues to provide a broad curriculum and effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils achieve well in most subjects, developing a "rich body of subject knowledge" through clear teaching and careful checking of learning.
- The programme for personal development is a strength, particularly the "quality of careers advice" and pupils’ mature understanding of mental health and online safety.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "particularly well supported," with needs identified promptly and appropriate strategies used by teachers.
- The enrichment programme is popular, offering themed activities in creativity, science, technology, volunteering, and sport.
- Sixth form students are well prepared for next steps, receiving high-quality information about apprenticeships, vocational degrees, and university courses.
Areas to improve
- In a minority of subjects, subject matter is not presented clearly enough, and work does not enable pupils to learn the curriculum effectively; the school should develop teaching quality to help pupils achieve curriculum aims.
- Achievement is lower in mathematics and science at key stage 4 compared to other subjects.
- A minority of pupils do not meet expectations for behaviour, leading to missed learning time due to sanctions; the school should employ strategies to support these pupils to improve their conduct.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 41.5 |
| 2024/25 | 44.2 |
| 2025/26 | 42.0 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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