The short version
Average GCSE results. 76% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2020).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.2 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2020
- 37% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.2
0.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
31%
11.3pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
74%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
B
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.48
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
90%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
82%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
7%
Based on 131 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 14 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 93 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 959
- Capacity
- 76%
- FSM
- 37.2%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- North Tyneside
- Trust
- The North Tyneside Learning Trust
- Head
- Mr Daniel Jamieson (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Good
January 2020 | School Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
October 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
January 2012 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
June 2010 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2001 | Full Inspection
Location
St Peter's Road, Wallsend, Tyne and Wear, NE28 7LQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Peter's Church of England Primary School
Primary · Very close
Richardson Dees Primary School
Primary · 372m away
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Primary · 1.4km away
Groundwork South and North Tyneside
Special school · 1.5km away
Stephenson Memorial Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Western Community Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
St Aidan's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Primary · 1.5km away
Battle Hill Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
Is Burnside College a selective school?
No. Burnside College is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Burnside College's Ofsted rating?
Burnside College was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Burnside College?
Burnside College currently has 959 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Burnside College take?
Burnside College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Burnside College?
Burnside College is in Wallsend, NE28 7LQ, in the North Tyneside local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Burnside College have a sixth form?
Yes, Burnside College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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