A good foundation school school in North Tyneside. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Burnside College.
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Our aim is to ensure that students attend well, experience great teaching, develop the character and skills needed to be successful in life, whilst creating a happy place to work and learn. Our Values are Pride, Respect and Achievement. Our Priorities include promoting excellent attendance and pupil engagement; delivering an excellent curriculum; preparing pupils for adulthood and success; supporting and empowering staff; and contributing positively to the Wallsend community.
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Burnside College is a fully inclusive school who ensures that all pupils achieve their potential personally, socially, emotionally, physically and educationally. Our Local Offer lets you understand how we support pupils with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). We consult with pupils and their families on our local offer by meeting with parents/carers and students on a regular basis via parents’ evenings, SEND reviews and informal meetings in school. For more detailed information about our Local Offer please refer to our SEND Information Report and SEND Policy below: SEND Information Report and SEND Policy.
Admission arrangements to Burnside College are coordinated by North Tyneside Local Authority. The Local Authority uses the Common Application Form for admitting pupils into the first year of Middle or High School education, and for in-year applications to all schools in the Local Authority area. North Tyneside Local Authority issues standard forms known as the Common Application Form. The Local Authority publishes detail annually of the admissions process, including a timeline with key dates. Policies for 2025/26 and 2026/27 are listed (Determined Middle and High Trust Policy 2025; Determined Middle and High Co-ordinated Admissions Scheme 2025; Post-16-Admissions-Policy-September-2025; etc.).
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