Burnside College

About Burnside College

Burnside College is a foundation school in Wallsend, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 959 pupils on roll. It is part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 January 2020) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 (2025/26). 39.2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 12.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

North Tyneside →

School Type

Foundation school

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

959 / 1,266 (76%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

22 January 2020

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

St Peter's Road, Wallsend, North Tyneside, NE28 7LQ

Phone

01912598500

Headteacher

Daniel Jamieson

Website

http://www.burnsidecollege.org.uk

Academy Trust

The North Tyneside Learning Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Burnside College?

Burnside College is a foundation school in Wallsend, North Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Burnside College have?

Burnside College has 959 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Burnside College's Ofsted rating?

Burnside College was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (22 January 2020).

How does Burnside College perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Burnside College achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 42 in 2025/26.

Is Burnside College part of an academy trust?

Yes — Burnside College is part of The North Tyneside Learning Trust.

Where is Burnside College?

Burnside College is located at St Peter's Road, Wallsend, North Tyneside, NE28 7LQ.