Burnside College vs Churchill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 1.4 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burnside College
Wallsend · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
995 students
Churchill Academy
Wallsend · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
| Measure | Burnside College Wallsend, North East | Churchill Academy Wallsend, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| Region rank | #104 of 185 | – |
| National rank | #2351 of 4,090 | – |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 995 | – |
| Pupils on roll | 995 | – |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | – |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | – |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.5% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.93 | – |
| A level points per entry | 39.8 | – |
| town | Wallsend | Wallsend |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.burnsidecollege.org.uk | – |
The verdict
- •Burnside College is a local authority school while Churchill Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Burnside College better than Churchill Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Burnside College and Churchill Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wallsend and Wallsend in North East.
How do Burnside College and Churchill Academy rank in North East?
Burnside College is 104th of 185 and Churchill Academy is unranked among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).