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Burnside Academy Inspires
Burnside Estate, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 5HB, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
41.0 / 100
Bottom 41%
Better than 41% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
157
Capacity
236
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
67%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a solid commitment to quality education, reflected in its performance where 57% of students meet the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 70% nationally. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 85% expressing happiness with their child's experience. However, the absence of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 indicates room for improvement in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 16 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 57% | Bottom 31% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (13 responses)
★★★★★4.3
My child feels safe
100%
My child is happy
100%
School keeps me informed
92%
My child makes good progress
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
Good range of subjects
85%
Behaviour is good
85%
I'd recommend this school
85%
School has high expectations
85%
Good range of extra-curricular
77%
School supports development
77%
School responds to concerns
69%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British91.7%
Black African3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.3%
White Other1.3%
Asian Indian1.3%
Asian Other0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
Location
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54.84616, -1.48018 · DH4 5HB
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN142996
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.burnsideacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Burnside Academy Inspires rated by Ofsted?
Burnside Academy Inspires was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 September 2014.
Is Burnside Academy Inspires a good school?
Burnside Academy Inspires scores 41.0/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 41% 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 Academy Inspires?
Based on 13 Ofsted Parent View responses, Burnside Academy Inspires receives a satisfaction score of 87% across all parent survey questions.
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