Burnside College vs St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
Wallsend · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
190 students
| Measure | Burnside College Wallsend, North East | St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend Wallsend, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 42 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #104 of 185 | #681 of 811 |
| National rank | #2351 of 4,090 | #13758 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 995 | 190 |
| Pupils on roll | 995 | 190 |
| Free school meals | 40.4% | 20.6% |
| Capacity filled | 78.6% | 90.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 48% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 0% |
| 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.stcolumbasprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Burnside College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (42.0 vs 21.5).
- •Burnside College is the larger school with 995 students compared with 190.
- •Burnside College is a local authority school while St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend 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 St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend?
On the Success Index (England), Burnside College ranks higher (42.0 vs 21.5 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 St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Wallsend and Wallsend in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Burnside College: 995. St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend: 190. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Burnside College and St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend rank in North East?
Burnside College is 104th of 185 and St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend is 681st of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).