Burnside College
| Type | Secondary / Foundation school |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | St Peter's Road Wallsend Tyne and Wear NE28 7LQ |
| Phone | 01912598500 |
| Reference Number | 108640 |
Burnside College has demonstrated significant improvement since its last inspection, raising standards and enhancing the quality of education provided to its students. The school has implemented good staff training that has contributed to a more ambitious and demanding curriculum, with pupils responding well to challenging teaching, particularly in English, history, and geography. While the sixth form is recognized as outstanding, with tailored teaching that facilitates rapid progress, some areas like mathematics and modern foreign languages are still lagging behind and require further focus to optimize the educational outcomes for all pupils.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 959 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.57%
Girls: 49.43% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 37.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 13% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 94 | 106 | 200 |
| 8 | 100 | 93 | 193 |
| 9 | 92 | 99 | 191 |
| 10 | 99 | 81 | 180 |
| 11 | 75 | 62 | 137 |
| 12 | 13 | 15 | 28 |
| 13 | 12 | 18 | 30 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 82.6% |
| White, Other | 3.9% |
| Asian, Other | 2.7% |
| African | 2.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.8% |
| Chinese | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1% |
| White & Asian | 0.5% |
| Unclassified | 0.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.3% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 22 Jan 2020 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Nov 2024 | School inspection |
| 22 Jan 2020 | School inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Oct 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Jan 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Jun 2010 | Interim assessment |
| 01 Mar 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Mar 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Improved quality of education due to effective staff training.
- Ambitious and well-structured curriculum in most subjects.
- Outstanding sixth form provision with tailored teaching.
- Effective safeguarding arrangements and support for vulnerable pupils.
- Broad range of extra-curricular activities available.
Areas for Improvement
- Curriculum in mathematics and MFL needs further improvement.
- Some pupils lack opportunities for discussion and vocabulary development.
- Insufficient cultural visits limiting pupils' cultural awareness.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 44.2 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 30.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 51.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 39.78 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 37.14 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | B | B- | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | B- | B- | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 14.3% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 66 | 14 |
| Third Preference | 38 | 2 |
| From another Local Authority | 39 | 12 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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St Peter's Church of England Primary School
North Terrace, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6PY |
0.15 miles |
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Richardson Dees Primary School
High Street East, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7RT |
0.23 miles |
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St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Station Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8EN |
0.86 miles |
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Carville Primary School
The Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6AX |
0.87 miles |
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Carville Academy
The Avenue, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 6AX |
0.88 miles |
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Stephenson Memorial Primary School
Martin Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0AG |
0.91 miles |
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Western Community Primary School
Rutland Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8QL |
0.93 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Coniston Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0EP |
0.95 miles |
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Battle Hill Primary School
Berwick Drive, Battle Hill Estate, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9DH |
0.97 miles |
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St Bernadette's Catholic Primary, Wallsend
Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9JW |
0.98 miles |
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Denbigh Community Primary School
Denbigh Avenue, Howdon, Denbigh Ave, Howdon, Ne28 0ds, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0DS |
0.98 miles |
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St Aloysius Catholic Junior School Academy
Argyle Street, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1BQ |
1.07 miles |
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St Aloysius Catholic Infant School, Hebburn
Argyle Street, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1RZ |
1.07 miles |
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Wallsend Jubilee Primary School
Mullen Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9HA |
1.16 miles |
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St Oswald's CofE Aided Primary School
St Oswald's Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1HT |
1.21 miles |
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Redesdale Primary School
Wiltshire Drive, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 8TS |
1.36 miles |
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The Sue Hedley Nursery School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, NE31 1QY |
1.39 miles |
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Hadrian Park Primary School
Addington Drive, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9RT |
1.42 miles |
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St Alban's Catholic Primary School, Walker
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4HQ |
1.53 miles |
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Tyneview Primary School
Winslow Place, Off Titan Road, Walker, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 3QP |
1.68 miles |
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Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7TN |
0.87 miles |
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Churchill Community College
Churchill Street, Wallsend, NE28 7TN |
0.88 miles |
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Beacon Hill School
Rising Sun Cottages, Wallsend, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE28 9JW |
1.02 miles |
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Silverdale School
Langdale Gardens, Howdon, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 0HG |
1.24 miles |
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Walker Riverside Academy
Waverdale Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4AW |
1.4 miles |
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Keelman's Way School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 1QY |
1.44 miles |
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Sir Charles Parsons School
Westbourne Avenue, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4ED |
1.53 miles |
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Benfield School
Benfield Road, Walkergate, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE6 4NU |
1.6 miles |
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Hebburn Comprehensive School
Campbell Park Road, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2QU |
1.91 miles |
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Jarrow School
Field Terrace, Jarrow, Tyne and Wear, NE32 5PR |
1.98 miles |
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Norham High School
Alnwick Avenue, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 7BU |
2.02 miles |
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St Thomas More Catholic High School
Lynn Road, North Shields, Tyne and Wear, NE29 8LF |
2.35 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Academy
Mill Lane, Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, NE31 2ET |
2.41 miles |
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Benton House School
Benton House, Front Street, Benton, NE7 7XE |
2.44 miles |
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Longbenton High School
Hailsham Avenue, Longbenton, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE12 8ER |
2.7 miles |
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Jesmond Park Academy
Jesmond Park West, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7DP |
2.73 miles |
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Parkside House School
Station Road, Backworth, North Tyneside, Tyne and Wear, NE27 0AB |
2.8 miles |
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Percy Hedley School
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3.04 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic School
Benton Park Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE7 7PE |
3.05 miles |
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Hopespring Newcastle
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