Whitburn Church of England Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Sunderland, SR6 7EF
Ofsted
Good
Our ranking
Top 32% in England
1 of 8 in South Tyneside
Pupils
1,204
First preferences per place
1.20
2026/27
Absence
6.2%
2024/25
A level average
C+
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 51.6 | 48.8 | 51.6 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 51% | 39% | 50% | |
| Average English grade | 5.3 | 5.2 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.9 | 4.5 | 4.8 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 58% | 50% | 54% | |
| Progress 8 | 0.17 | -0.11 | — |
79% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Monkwearmouth Academy · 1.4 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Harton Academy · 2.6 mi · Good · Bottom 41% in England
- Red House Academy · 2.8 mi · Good · Bottom 39% in England
- St Wilfrid's RC College · 3.4 mi · Not judged · Top 41% in England
- Mortimer Community College · 3.5 mi · Not judged · Bottom 17% in England
- St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy · 3.7 mi · Good · Top 22% in England
The neighbourhood
Whitburn Church of England Academy is in Whitburn & Marsden (typical home £208,000, crime low).
What is Whitburn Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?
Whitburn Church of England Academy is rated Good by Ofsted.
How does Whitburn Church of England Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Whitburn Church of England Academy is in the top 32% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.