Whitburn Church of England Academy

About Whitburn Church of England Academy

Whitburn Church of England Academy is an academy converter in Sunderland, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 11–18. It has 1,205 pupils on roll. The school has a Church of England religious character. It is part of WHITBURN CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 November 2019) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50 (2025/26). 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 1.3% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

South Tyneside →

School Type

Academy converter

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–18

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,205 / 1,265 (95%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Religious Character

Church of England

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

12 November 2019

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

Whitburn, Sunderland, South Tyneside, SR6 7EF

Phone

01915293712

Principal

John Crowe

Website

www.whitburncofeacademy.org

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Whitburn Church of England Academy?

Whitburn Church of England Academy is an academy converter in Sunderland, South Tyneside, England, for pupils aged 11–18.

How many pupils does Whitburn Church of England Academy have?

Whitburn Church of England Academy has 1,205 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Whitburn Church of England Academy's Ofsted rating?

Whitburn Church of England Academy was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (12 November 2019).

How does Whitburn Church of England Academy perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Whitburn Church of England Academy achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 50 in 2025/26.

Is Whitburn Church of England Academy part of an academy trust?

Yes — Whitburn Church of England Academy is part of WHITBURN CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY.

Where is Whitburn Church of England Academy?

Whitburn Church of England Academy is located at Whitburn, Sunderland, South Tyneside, SR6 7EF.