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Burnside College

St Peter's Road, Wallsend, NE28 7LQ
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Burnside College
Wallsend, NE28 7LQ
959 Pupils
1,266 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
37.20% FSM %
485 Boys
474 Girls
About Burnside College

Burnside College is an Local authority maintained schools for pupils aged 11–18 based in North Tyneside, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 959 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,266. Current headteacher: Daniel Jamieson.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with North Tyneside or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Foundation school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority North Tyneside
Region North East
Administrative District North Tyneside
Parliamentary Constituency Newcastle upon Tyne East and Wallsend
Ward Wallsend Central
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor The North Tyneside Learning Trust
UKPRN 10009543
URN 108640
Data Last Updated 03-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Terry Gurr Chair of Governors 22/09/2021 21/09/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Hilary Baker Governor 15/10/2025 14/10/2029 Elected by parents
Mrs Valerie Burnand Governor 08/10/2019 10/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Dr Andrew Colman Governor 18/11/2018 17/11/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Louise Coulson Governor 07/10/2022 06/10/2026 Elected by parents
Mr Andrew Gray Governor 08/09/2023 07/09/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Paul Hetherington Governor 26/01/2022 24/01/2030 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Daniel Jamieson Governor 29/06/2020 28/06/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr James Kidd Governor 24/06/2025 23/06/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Karen Marshall Governor 11/11/2017 11/11/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Councillor Louise Marshall Governor 03/12/2024 02/12/2028 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Jeff Morgan Governor 08/09/2019 10/10/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
St Peter's Church of England Primary School
0.25 km • Wallsend
Other
Richardson Dees Primary School
0.37 km • Wallsend
Other
St Columba's Catholic Primary School, Wallsend
1.38 km • Wallsend
Other
Groundwork South and North Tyneside
1.47 km • Hebburn
Other
Stephenson Memorial Primary School
1.47 km • Wallsend
Other
Western Community Primary School
1.5 km • Wallsend
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Burnside College is a Foundation school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Wallsend, North Tyneside.
Burnside College has 959 pupils, with a capacity of 1,266.
Burnside College caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Burnside College is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Burnside College is Mr Daniel Jamieson.
Burnside College is at St Peter's Road, Wallsend, NE28 7LQ, in the North Tyneside local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Burnside College: Has a sixth form.
Burnside College is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Daniel Jamieson
St Peter's Road, Wallsend, NE28 7LQ
01912598500
www.burnsidecollege.org.uk
Location
NE28 7LQ  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108640
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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