Burnside College
Foundation school · Sixth form
Wallsend, NE28 7LQ
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Bottom 32% in England
6 of 11 in North Tyneside
Pupils
995
First preferences per place
1.06
2026/27
Absence
9.0%
2024/25
A level average
B
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.0 | 41.5 | 44.2 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 34% | 31% | 30% | |
| Average English grade | 5.2 | 4.6 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 32% | 30% | 30% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.14 | -0.46 | — |
57% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Churchill Academy · 0.9 mi · No rating
- Walker Riverside Academy · 1.3 mi · Not judged · Bottom 5% in England
- Benfield School · 1.6 mi · Not judged · Bottom 4% in England
- Hebburn Comprehensive School · 1.8 mi · Report card · Bottom 37% in England
- Jarrow School · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 31% in England
- Norham High School · 2.0 mi · Good · Bottom 21% in England
The neighbourhood
Burnside College is in Wallsend East (typical home £143,000, crime high).
What is Burnside College's Ofsted rating?
Burnside College is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Burnside College rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Burnside College is in the bottom 32% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.