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Burnside College

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr Daniel Jamieson

corporate_fareThe North Tyneside Learning Trust

location_onWallsend, NE28 7LQ

language Visit Website phone 1912598500

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2020

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Students

1,011

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Attainment 8

44.2

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GCSE Rank

#6 in North Tyneside

#1,888 of 3,216 nationally

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Burnside College is a Foundation school secondary school in Wallsend, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Burnside College is a foundation school in Wallsend, North Tyneside, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust. The school has approximately 959 pupils on roll, of whom 38% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.2, placing the school #6 in North Tyneside and #1,888 of 3,216 nationally. 30.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 15.3% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 15 A-level subjects. 65.2% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 23.9% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.48 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2020. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 0.9× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 16.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 18 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 9.1 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

44.2

Grade 5+ E&M

30.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)15.3%

Entering EBacc74.00%

EBacc APS3.93

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.46

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

41.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc62.70%

EBacc APS3.72

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.14

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc85%

EBacc APS4.08

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

48.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS4.09

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc50%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

44.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34%

EBacc APS3.56

2018

Progress 8 Score

-0.3

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

42.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc22%

EBacc APS3.42

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

96%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)88%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)76%

Apprenticeships12%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

92%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)87%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships6%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

+0.48

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils do significantly better than expected at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*13.0%

Achieving A*–A23.9%

Achieving A*–B65.2%

VA Banding Well above average

Retention rate84.2%

A-level subjects offered15

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.06

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate92.50%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate92.10%

2022

Avg Grade

Students

Retention rate88.9%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

26 November 2024

Inspection Report

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22 January 2020

Inspection Report

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21 November 2017

Inspection Report

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23 October 2013

Inspection Report

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18 January 2012

Inspection Report

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30 June 2010

Inspection Report

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01 March 2007

Inspection Report

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12 March 2001

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2020-01-22

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-11-21

S5 Inspection Legacy

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2013-10-23

None Legacy

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Development

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

9.9%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

6.3%(60 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

9pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 959 pupils. During this period, there were 95 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 9.9%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	959	95	9.9%	7.3%	9
2024/25 (Autumn term)	972	80	8.2%	7.8%	9
2023/24 (Summer term)	993	45	4.5%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,020	58	5.7%	7.1%	9
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,029	60	5.8%	8.2%	6
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,001	60	6.0%	6.6%	6
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,011	52	5.1%	6.4%	6
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,020	49	4.8%	5.9%	5
2021/22 (Summer term)	963	21	2.2%	4.7%	3
2021/22 (Spring term)	978	19	1.9%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,004	30	3.0%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,003	25	2.5%	3.6%	2
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,006	3	0.3%	1.0%	1
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,020	31	3.0%	3.9%	1
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,045	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,045	30	2.9%	3.2%	2
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,064	20	1.9%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,044	18	1.7%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,060	27	2.5%	3.8%	6
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,077	30	2.8%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,075	16	1.5%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,095	21	1.9%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,097	47	4.3%	3.7%	4
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,162	59	5.1%	3.0%	1
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,169	46	3.9%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,178	42	3.6%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Speech, Language & Communication 51 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 46 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 9 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 6 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Visual Impairment 2 pupils

Hearing Impairment 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

73.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree31%

agree34%

disagree13%

strongly disagree18%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree36%

agree32%

disagree12%

strongly disagree16%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree20%

agree16%

disagree10%

strongly disagree18%

not applicable36%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes22%

no78%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree24%

agree18%

disagree10%

strongly disagree47%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree39%

agree36%

disagree6%

strongly disagree11%

don't know8%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree34%

agree41%

disagree12%

strongly disagree10%

don't know4%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree36%

agree39%

disagree11%

strongly disagree13%

don't know1%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree37%

agree48%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know4%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree45%

agree43%

disagree3%

strongly disagree4%

don't know4%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree34%

agree32%

disagree9%

strongly disagree17%

don't know9%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes67%

no33%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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