Burnside College vs Denbigh Community Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.6 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
Denbigh Community Primary School
WALLSEND · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
436 students
| Measure | Burnside College Wallsend, North East | Denbigh Community Primary School WALLSEND, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #104 of 185 | #423 of 811 |
| National rank | #2351 of 4,090 | #8423 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 995 | 436 |
| Pupils on roll | 995 | 436 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 41.9% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 103.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 10% |
| 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 | www.denbighps.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Denbigh Community Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (48.0 vs 42.0).
- •Burnside College is the larger school with 995 students compared with 436.
- •Burnside College is a local authority school while Denbigh Community Primary School 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.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Burnside College better than Denbigh Community Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Denbigh Community Primary School ranks higher (48.0 vs 42.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Burnside College and Denbigh Community Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Wallsend and WALLSEND in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnside College: 995. Denbigh Community Primary School: 436. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnside College and Denbigh Community Primary School rank in North East?
Burnside College is 104th of 185 and Denbigh Community Primary School is 423rd of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).