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Burnside College
St Peter's Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7LQ, North Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
46.3 / 100
Bottom 46%
Better than 46% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
959
Capacity
1,266
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
76%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.2, placing it in the top 60% of schools nationwide. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 86% recommending the school, although only 57% of students achieve grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school also boasts a strong EBacc entry rate of 74%, indicating a commitment to a broad curriculum.
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Last inspected: 22 January 2020Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.2 | Bottom 40% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 57% | Bottom 28% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 31% | Bottom 18% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 74% | Top 45% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 24% | Top 45% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 60% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 17% | Average |
Based on 42 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (140 responses)
★★★★★4.0
Good range of subjects
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Progress is communicated
91%
My child is happy
91%
My child makes good progress
89%
My child feels safe
88%
School has high expectations
87%
I'd recommend this school
86%
School supports development
84%
School keeps me informed
83%
Behaviour is good
80%
School responds to concerns
48%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British82.6%
White Other3.9%
Asian Other2.7%
Black African2.6%
Other1.9%
Mixed Other1.8%
Asian Chinese1.6%
Asian Indian1.0%
Mixed W+Asian0.5%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Black Other0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Asian Bangladeshi0.1%
Location
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54.99479, -1.52000 · NE28 7LQ
School details
Local authorityNorth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN108640
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.burnsidecollege.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Burnside College rated by Ofsted?
Burnside College was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 22 January 2020.
Is Burnside College a good school?
Burnside College scores 46.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 46% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Burnside College?
Based on 140 Ofsted Parent View responses, Burnside College receives a satisfaction score of 80% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Burnside College in GCSEs?
Burnside College achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2. 57% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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