Whitburn Church of England Academy
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Attainment 8 of 51.6 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 51.6
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 77%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- -0.11
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.31, 0.09]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Church of England religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
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- Faith admissions criteria apply (Church of England). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 201 | 51.6 | — | 77.1% | 21.9% | 4.4 |
| 2023/2024 | 201 | 48.8 | -0.11 | 65.7% | 12.4% | 4.1 |
| 2022/2023 | 199 | 51.6 | +0.17 | 72.0% | 19.0% | 4.4 |
| 2021/2022 | 204 | 54.3 | +0.21 | 80.0% | 16.0% | 4.6 |
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School information
| URN | 136386 |
| Local authority | South Tyneside |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Mixed |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Principal John Crowe |
| Trust | WHITBURN CHURCH OF ENGLAND ACADEMY |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Church of England |
| Postcode | SR6 7EF |
| Latest pupils | 201 |
| FSM eligible | 11.1% |
Contact and identifiers
Whitburn, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR6 7EF
www.whitburncofeacademy.org1915293712| DfE number | 4605 |
| UKPRN | 10032354 |
| Opened | 1 Jan 2011 |
| GIAS updated | 20 Jan 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 3 Dec 2019 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | Exempt School Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 12 Nov 2019 |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2019 |