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Whitburn Church of England Academy
Whitburn, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7EF, South Tyneside
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
75.0 / 100
Top 25%
Better than 75% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,205
Capacity
1,265
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
95%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted and a strong GCSE Attainment 8 score of 51.6, this secondary school demonstrates solid academic performance, placing it in the top 24% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or higher in English and Maths stands at 79%, and 77% of pupils progress to university, with 28% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 80% recommending the school, although the EBacc entry rate of 22% may suggest limited uptake of the academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 12 November 2019Older inspection ⓘQuality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & 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. | 51.6 | Top 24% 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%. | 79% | Top 18% 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%. | 50% | Top 35% 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%. | 22% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 18% | Bottom 41% 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%. | 77% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 28% | Above avg |
Based on 113 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (147 responses)
★★★★★3.9
Good range of subjects
98%
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
89%
School has high expectations
89%
Progress is communicated
88%
My child makes good progress
86%
Behaviour is good
86%
My child is happy
82%
I'd recommend this school
80%
School keeps me informed
78%
School supports development
75%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.9%
Mixed Other1.4%
White Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Asian Indian0.4%
Asian Pakistani0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
Asian Other0.3%
Black African0.3%
Other0.1%
Location
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54.95277, -1.36470 · SR6 7EF
School details
Local authoritySouth Tyneside
RegionNorth East
URN136386
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.whitburncofeacademy.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Whitburn Church of England Academy rated by Ofsted?
Whitburn Church of England Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2019.
Is Whitburn Church of England Academy a good school?
Whitburn Church of England Academy scores 75.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 25% 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 Whitburn Church of England Academy?
Based on 147 Ofsted Parent View responses, Whitburn Church of England Academy receives a satisfaction score of 78% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Whitburn Church of England Academy in GCSEs?
Whitburn Church of England Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 51.6. 79% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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