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Burnside College

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Burnside College

St Peter's Road, Wallsend, NE28 7LQ

Foundation school
Pupils
959
Ages
11-18
FSM
37.2%
Attainment 8
44.1
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.1
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
19.1%
Basics 9-5
30.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
74.0%
EBacc APS
3.92
EBacc 9-5
13.7%
EBacc 9-4
24.4%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
39.78
A*-A Grades
23.9%
A*-B Grades
65.2%
AAB+ %
14.3%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 36 students entered

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About Burnside College

Burnside College is a secondary school in Wallsend, North Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2020 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. The school has around 959 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: St Peter's Road, Wallsend, NE28 7LQ | More schools in North Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Burnside College, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Nov 2024 — Standards maintained
  2. Jan 2020 — Good
  3. Nov 2017 — Requires improvement

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Burnside College

What is Burnside College's Ofsted rating?
Burnside College received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2020 inspection.
What are Burnside College's latest exam results?
Burnside College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Burnside College located?
Burnside College is a secondary school in Wallsend, North Tyneside (NE28 7LQ).
How many pupils attend Burnside College?
Burnside College has around 959 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Burnside College with other schools?
View Burnside College's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in North Tyneside.