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Burnside College

North Tyneside, NE28 7LQSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2024
Progress 8
-0.46
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
178 1st-choice / 199 places
Ranking
#2,547
of 3,141 nationally

About Burnside College

Burnside College sits in North Tyneside, a secondary school for mixed pupils aged 11 to 18. In the local authority, it ranks 9th out of 11 schools of the same type when measured by Progress 8, placing it in the bottom half of the area. The top-performing peers nearby are Kings Priory School, Marden High School, and Whitley Bay High School, all of which post significantly higher Progress 8 scores. The school is oversubscribed for the 2025/26 academic year, with 290 applications for 199 places and 177 first-preference offers from 178 first-preference applications, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.46. This suggests a solid local reputation despite the ranking. The school has a sixth form and a capacity of 1,266, currently housing 959 pupils, so there is room to grow. Over a third of pupils are eligible for free school meals, at 37.2 per cent, which is well above the national average and gives context to the school’s intake.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSt Peter's Road, Wallsend, North Tyneside, NE28 7LQ
HeadteacherDaniel Jamieson
Local AuthorityNorth Tyneside
Number of Pupils959
Free School Meals (FSM)37.2%
School Capacity959 / 1,266 (76% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

27 Nov 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (27 Nov 2024): Standards maintained

Source: Ofsted, 10 Feb 2020. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

11
Art StudiosSwimming PoolAstro TurfSports HallTheatreTennis CourtsSixth Form CentreLibraryDining HallScience LabsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

BadmintonBasketballAthleticsNetballRugbyCross CountryDanceTennisRowingGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningEco ClubChoirYoung EnterpriseDramaModel United NationsScience Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

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Resourced Provision
AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyResourced ProvisionOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Burnside College

Burnside College has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.