Whitburn Church of England Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | Whitburn Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR6 7EF |
| Phone | 01915293712 |
| Reference Number | 136386 |
Whitburn Church of England Academy has demonstrated overall good performance with notable strengths in personal development, which is deemed outstanding. Pupils exhibit a strong sense of belonging and feel safe within the school environment, supported by excellent relationships with staff and a robust leadership approach led by the principal. However, while many aspects of teaching are praised, there are concerns regarding the curriculum’s ability to challenge more able pupils and adequately support those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school, not previously inspected, is navigating some financial difficulties but shows promise for improvement under new leadership.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1205 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 46.8%
Girls: 53.2% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 11.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 88 | 120 | 208 |
| 8 | 96 | 107 | 203 |
| 9 | 101 | 103 | 204 |
| 10 | 97 | 97 | 194 |
| 11 | 95 | 106 | 201 |
| 12 | 38 | 45 | 83 |
| 13 | 49 | 63 | 112 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White, Other | 0.9% |
| White & Asian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Pakistani | 0.4% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Asian, Other | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 14 Jan 2025 | School inspection |
| 12 Nov 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jan 2018 | Monitoring visit |
| 14 Feb 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 10 May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| Previously as Whitburn Church of England School | |
| 10 May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 12 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 12 Feb 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 30 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 30 Oct 2007 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 23 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 23 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Strong pupil-staff relationships foster a sense of belonging.
- Teachers demonstrate subject expertise and teach with enthusiasm.
- Pupils display impeccable behavior and maturity.
- Outstanding personal development curriculum helps build character.
- Sixth-form students are excellent role models and engage in societies.
Areas for Improvement
- Challenges exist in effectively adapting lessons for SEND students.
- Many pupils' progress has declined, particularly for disadvantaged students.
- Key stage 3 curriculum planning is variable and lacks consistency.
- Governors have not held leaders accountable enough for pupil progress.
- There is a decrease in students opting for the English Baccalaureate subjects.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 51.6 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 77.1% |
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:
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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 | 33.16 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 32.41 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C+ | C | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C+ | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 12.9% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 82 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 49 | 3 |
| From another Local Authority | 100 | 43 |
Previous Years
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