Whitburn Church of England Academy
Whitburn Church of England Academy is a secondary located in South Tyneside, SR6 7EF. According to the most recent Ofsted inspection, the school has been rated Good. The school admits pupils aged 11 to 18. It currently has approximately 1,239 pupils on roll.
Whitburn Church of England Academy is a co-educational (mixed) school. It is classified as a academy converter. The school has a sixth form for post-16 study. It is part of the Diocese of Durham diocese.
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School Information
Phase of Education: Secondary
School Type: Academy converter
Gender: Mixed
Ages Taught: 11 to 18
Boarding: No boarders
Nursery Provision: Not applicable
Sixth Form: Has a sixth form
Urban/Rural: (England/Wales) Urban city and town
Religious Diocese: Diocese of Durham
Local Authority: South Tyneside
Enrollment & Capacity
School Capacity: 1305
Number of Pupils: 1239
Number of Boys: 586
Number of Girls: 653
Special Classes Code: 0
Percentage on Free School Meals: 10.8
Last Changed Date: 2025-06-13
Inspection Report Summary
About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025.
Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to this page in a future update.
Overall Effectiveness: Good
Category of Concern: N/A
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour & Attitudes: Good
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership & Management: Good
Early Years Provision: Not Rated
Sixth Form Provision: Good
Safeguarding Effective: Yes
Inspection Date: 2019-12-03
Full Ofsted Report: View on Ofsted Website
Contact
Headteacher: Crowe
Phone: 01915293712
Website: www.whitburncofeacademy.org
Location: Whitburn
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About Ofsted inspection information
Overall inspection ratings shown here reflect data last updated in July 2025. Support for displaying Ofsted's newer report card format will be added to the school page in a future update.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Whitburn Church of England Academy
What is the Ofsted rating of Whitburn Church of England Academy?
Whitburn Church of England Academy has been rated Good by Ofsted in its most recent inspection.
What ages does Whitburn Church of England Academy admit?
Whitburn Church of England Academy admits pupils from age 11 to 18.
Is Whitburn Church of England Academy a boys', girls', or mixed school?
Whitburn Church of England Academy is a mixed school.
What type of school is Whitburn Church of England Academy?
Whitburn Church of England Academy is a academy converter offering secondary education.
What is the crime rate near Whitburn Church of England Academy?
You can view detailed crime statistics for the area around Whitburn Church of England Academy on this page. The data is sourced from the Police UK API and covers a 12-month rolling period.
Are there homes available near Whitburn Church of England Academy?
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