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Burnside College

St Peter's Road, Wallsend, NE28 7LQ

Foundation school · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Mixed

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2020

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

44.1school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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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%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

44.1

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2345.046.4
2023/2441.546.4
2024/2544.146.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

SchoolNational reference
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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23-0.140.00
2023/24-0.460.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

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%
How to read Progress 8 vs Attainment 8Two numbers, two different stories. The 6-min explainer for parents.

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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Nearby secondary schools

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Good
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1.99 km away · Foundation special school
Inadequate
Walker Riverside Academy
2.25 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Keelman's Way School
2.32 km away · Foundation special school
Good

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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). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 140 responses), 86% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. The school has around 959 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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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

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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 do parents say about Burnside College?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 140 responses): 86% of parents would recommend Burnside College.
What are Burnside College's latest exam results?
Burnside College: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.1. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
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?
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