Whitburn Church of England Academy
About Whitburn Church of England Academy
Whitburn Church of England Academy sits at the top of the South Tyneside league table for secondary schools, with a Progress 8 score of -0.11 that comfortably outperforms the local authority average of -0.35. That gap is significant: while the LA average suggests pupils across South Tyneside typically leave school with grades roughly a third of a grade lower per subject than their peers nationally, Whitburn’s figure is much closer to the national baseline. It ranks first out of nine schools of its type in the borough, placing it in the top 13% locally. In the North East region it sits 57th out of 142 schools, and nationally it lands in the 57th percentile. The school is oversubscribed by a considerable margin — 319 applications for 193 places in 2025/26, with 187 first-preference offers made from 188 first-preference applications — which suggests local families see it as a strong option.
Key Details
The full report on this school
What 147 parents told Ofsted, the inspection in plain English, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
15 Jan 2025Latest monitoring visit (15 Jan 2025): Standards maintained
Source: Ofsted, 3 Dec 2019. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
13Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
14Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
School day
Teaching hours
08:55 – 15:30
Breakfast club
08:00-08:55
Source: whitburncofeacademy.org. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Whitburn Church of England Academy
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
School Admissions Timeline 2026/27
Key dates for primary, secondary and nursery applications