Burnside College vs Longbenton High School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 4.3 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
Longbenton High School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
995 students
| Measure | Burnside College Wallsend, North East | Longbenton High School Newcastle-upon-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #104 of 185 | #123 of 185 |
| National rank | #2351 of 4,090 | #2774 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 995 | 995 |
| Pupils on roll | 995 | 995 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 32.2% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 90% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 44.2 | 41.7 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 30.5% | 28.3% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 57.3% | 58.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.93 | 3.63 |
| A level points per entry | 39.8 | 31.8 |
| town | Wallsend | Newcastle-upon-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.burnsidecollege.org.uk | longbenton.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Burnside College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.0 vs 33.4).
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 Longbenton High School?
On the Success Index (England), Burnside College ranks higher (42.0 vs 33.4 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 Longbenton High School?
About 4.3 km in a straight line, between Wallsend and Newcastle-upon-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnside College: 995. Longbenton High School: 995. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnside College and Longbenton High School rank in North East?
Burnside College is 104th of 185 and Longbenton High School is 123rd of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).