Whitburn Church of England Academy, Sunderland

SecondaryData as of May 2026

Whitburn Church of England Academy

Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7EF

A Good-rated secondary school in Sunderland.

Academy converter

Church of England

Pupils

1,205

Ages

11-18

FSM

11.1%

Attainment 8

51.6

Ofsted

Good

Nov 2019

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

51.6

Progress 8?

N/A

9-7 Grades

24.7%

Basics 9-5

49.3%

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

21.9%

EBacc APS

4.43

EBacc 9-5

12.9%

EBacc 9-4

17.9%

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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry

33.28

A*-A Grades

18.3%

A*-B Grades

46.2%

AAB+ %

12.9%

APS per Entry

National avgSelective avg

Grade Distribution (%)

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

Based on 121 students entered

Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

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About Whitburn Church of England Academy

Whitburn Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, South Tyneside. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2019 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 147 responses), 80% of parents would recommend this school. Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.6. The school has around 1,205 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7EF | More schools in South Tyneside

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Whitburn Church of England Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

Jan 2025 — Standards maintained
Nov 2019 — Good
Feb 2009 — Outstanding (predecessor: Whitburn Church of England School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Schools near Whitburn Church of England Academy

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Frequently asked questions about Whitburn Church of England Academy

What is Whitburn Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?

Whitburn Church of England Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2019 inspection.

What do parents say about Whitburn Church of England Academy?

Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 147 responses): 80% of parents would recommend Whitburn Church of England Academy.

What are Whitburn Church of England Academy's latest exam results?

Whitburn Church of England Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 51.6. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Whitburn Church of England Academy located?

Whitburn Church of England Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, South Tyneside (SR6 7EF).

How many pupils attend Whitburn Church of England Academy?

Whitburn Church of England Academy has around 1,205 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Whitburn Church of England Academy with other schools?

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