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Burnside College
- Secondary
- North Tyneside NE28 7LQ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Requires Improvement |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Standards have risen year on year due to challenging teaching in English, history, and geography.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils conduct themselves well; incidents of poor behavior have reduced.
Qualifications and Training: Good staff training is developing the quality of education.
Current Educational Practices: Steps taken to reduce workload and promote teachers' well-being.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff turnover and absences have slowed improvements in mathematics and MFL.
Communication: Helpful bulletins to parents about keeping children safe.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders deal with bullying quickly and are trusted by pupils.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Senior leaders have maintained a relentless drive to improve education quality.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pastoral team does not tolerate bullying and deals with it quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Leaders systematically check on the safety and well-being of vulnerable pupils.
Extracurricular Offerings: Broad range of extra-curricular activities available.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Good range of study classes available after school.
Career Counselling Services: Careers guidance is of good quality.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Sixth form provides tailored teaching and meaningful work experience.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Leaders invest in better pastoral systems to know which pupils are more vulnerable.
Subjects Offered: Broad curriculum in Years 7, 8, and 9 includes demanding national curriculum topics.
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Burnside College is a Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Tyne and Wear, North East.
It has 1020 students from age 11-18 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1.
At this school, 34% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
92.10% of pupils completing their main study programme.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Over the past century, Burnside has gone by a variety of names.
The Wallsend County Technical School was officially inaugurated on July 15, 1960, by the Chairman of Parsons.
This new structure was erected to the same plot of land as the current Grammar School (seen in the photo at bottom left).
The school's original plans were for 660 students starting at the age of eleven and included sixth-form subject options.
The post-war "Baby-Boom" had an impact on the technical college's construction, as it did in other sectors.
The school was renamed Burnside High School on September 3, 1969, and included the existing structures of the old Grammer and Technical schools.
The Technical School, Central Secondary School, and Western Secondary School combined to form a comprehensive high school for pupils ages 13 to 18.
Kajima, a Japanese construction company, started work on a new school on the same site at the same time.
A significant decrease from the 280,000 it cost to construct the former Technical School in 1960, the entire project came in at roughly 15 million.
Burnside Business & Enterprise College took up residence in a new structure on the site of the Annex and Main Buildings in September 2004.
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The Wallsend County Technical School was officially inaugurated on July 15, 1960, by the Chairman of Parsons.
This new structure was erected to the same plot of land as the current Grammar School (seen in the photo at bottom left).
The school's original plans were for 660 students starting at the age of eleven and included sixth-form subject options.
The post-war "Baby-Boom" had an impact on the technical college's construction, as it did in other sectors.
The school was renamed Burnside High School on September 3, 1969, and included the existing structures of the old Grammer and Technical schools.
The Technical School, Central Secondary School, and Western Secondary School combined to form a comprehensive high school for pupils ages 13 to 18.
Kajima, a Japanese construction company, started work on a new school on the same site at the same time.
A significant decrease from the 280,000 it cost to construct the former Technical School in 1960, the entire project came in at roughly 15 million.
Burnside Business & Enterprise College took up residence in a new structure on the site of the Annex and Main Buildings in September 2004.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools | Local Authority Maintained Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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B
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-18 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 15.3 | - | 16 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 34% | 63% | 28% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | 5.60% | 11.60% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.14 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 45.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 34% | 25.16% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 64% | 38.53% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 85% | 19.84% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 8% | 7.53% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 19% | 11% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.08 | 2.4 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 91% | 86.69% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 181 | 121 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 78.31% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 38% | 39.94% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 38% | 26.25% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.06% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 12.13% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 12% | 4% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 4.56% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.17 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 48.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 46% | 28.05% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 72% | 41% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 23% | 18.95% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 7% | 10.74% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% | 14.16% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.09 | 2.5 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 91.81% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 142 | 113 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 87.5% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 53% | 39.63% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 26.75% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 21.25% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.13% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 4% | 2.19% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.13 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 44.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 30% 11 | 23.61% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 57% 12 | 37.83% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 34% | 22.67% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 4% 1 | 8.5% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 11% 1 | 12.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.56 | 2.41 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 92% | 80.27% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 213 | 116 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 83% | 73.2% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 48% | 37.2% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 33% | 28% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 0.07% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.73% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.07% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 6% | 3.87% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.3 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.4 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 19% 5 | 21.44% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 45% 5 | 35.33% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 22% | 18.83% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 5% 5 | 8.56% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 12.94% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 3.42 | 2.22 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 86% | 81.6% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 203 | 115 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 76% | 74.67% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 39% | 31.6% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 36% | 27.93% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 14.07% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 3.33% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 3.2% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -0.46 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 40.8 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 24% | 27.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 50% | 40.5% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 21% | 21.25% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 10% | 14% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 15.19% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 93% | 68.8% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 260 | 121 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 84% | 35.27% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 40% | 34% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 43% | 28.13% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 0% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 10% | 6% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 9% | 2% | 2.45% |
A level exam result
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 31.81 | 31.98 | 30.01 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 32.78 | 32.47 | 29.57 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 5.60% | 12.54% | 13.67% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 63 | 92 | 201 |
| Students staying in education | 59% | 61.5% | 58.58% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 14% | 10.38% | 6.08% |
| Students entering employment | 18% | 19.25% | 21.16% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 8% | 6.25% | 9.05% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 38.61 | 36.92 | 33.41 |
| Average grade | B | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 39.58 | 37.4 | 32.47 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.0% | 17.89% | 17.7% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 62 | 92 | 248 |
| Students staying in education | 61% | 66.63% | 60.67% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 6% | 7.38% | 5% |
| Students entering employment | 17% | 13.63% | 17.73% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 11% | 8.88% | 10.69% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 A level school exam
results were not published at school level.
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.62 | 29.28 | 29.39 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.57 | 29.66 | 28.64 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 13.9% | 10.87% | 13.07% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 122 | 104 | 232 |
| Students staying in education | 75% | 63.88% | 57.31% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 5% | 9.38% | 7.77% |
| Students entering employment | 10% | 15.88% | 20.99% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 8.5% | 8.8% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 36.03 2 | 31.79 | 29.03 |
| Average grade | B- | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 31.83 9 | 32.29 | 28.82 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | C+ | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.0% | 13.4% | 13.37% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | 4 | 2 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 18 | 13.88% | 31.5% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 8% | 7.38% | 5.54% |
| Students entering employment | 21% | 13.88% | 15.81% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | - | 1.13% | 4.22% |
Explore their results and progress scores, showing how they've grown and achieved during this important stage of their education.
| A level Result | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points | 34.06 | 27.81 | 26.73 |
| Average grade | C+ | - | - |
| Average points (Best 3) | 40.52 | 31.4 | 27.73 |
| Average Grade (Best 3) | B | - | - |
| AAB or higher | 25.0% | 14.78% | 12.64% |
Discover where pupils headed after A-levels. Explore who either stayed in education or went into employment.
| Students destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of students | - | 1 | 3 |
| Students staying in education | 15 | 14.25% | 36.26% |
| Students entering apprenticeships | 7% | 7.38% | 6.37% |
| Students entering employment | 20% | 15.75% | 20.03% |
| Students not in education or employment for at least two terms after study | 7% | 3.5% | 4.23% |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
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15 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Burnside College
Local authority ratio 18 : 1
