Churchill Academy
Wallsend, NE28 7TN · North Tyneside · secondary school
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12th 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.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 1 | 35% | 0.02 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2024/25 | 32.9 · 20 | 30% | 0.61 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.86 · 5 | 25% | 0.12 |
| Attainment 8 2024/25 | 40.4 · 22 | 10% | 0.22 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Churchill Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Inadequate by Ofsted in March 2024. In 2024/25, 32.9% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 40.4, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 for 2023/24 was -0.86, indicating pupils made less progress than peers nationally who started from the same point.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join the 3-5 Club and an after-school club.
Getting in
Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school plan to improve attainment scores following the Inadequate rating? What specific support is available for pupils who are falling behind in English and maths? How does the after-school club operate for students needing extra help?
What Ofsted said about Churchill Academy
Overview
The report states that the quality of education is inadequate, with standards having "declined dramatically" since the previous inspection. Governors are criticised for failing to act swiftly to address "deep-rooted weaknesses," although recent leadership changes have produced limited improvements. Consequently, the school is placed in special measures.
Strengths
- The careers programme is "well developed," helping pupils prepare for their next steps in education or employment.
- Pupils "feel safe in school" and are confident that adults will deal with bullying if it occurs.
- Sixth-form students "enjoy being in the sixth form" and value their relationships with staff.
- Staff feel leaders are "mindful of their well-being," including support for early-career teachers.
- The school identifies pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) "much faster" to ensure they receive support.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure the curriculum is "ambitious for all pupils" and that teachers use strategies to help pupils "know and remember more."
- The school must provide specific support for pupils at early stages of reading to address gaps in phonics knowledge.
- Governors must gain relevant training to "support and challenge school leaders rigorously" and act quickly to improve attendance trends.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 37.6 |
| 2023/24 | 39.5 |
| 2024/25 | 40.4 |
| England | 44.6 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,611 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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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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