Barmston Village Primary School
97%
Capacity
204
Pupils
1.3x
Demand
About Barmston Village Primary School
Barmston Village Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 2 to 11. The school has 204 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (97% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Barmston Village Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sara Bainbridge, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 70% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4039th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 23rd out of 73 in Sunderland.
Barmston Village Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 28 applications for 21 places, making it 1.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 21 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Barmston Village Primary School include Sensory Room, ICT Suite, Art Studios, Outdoor Playground, Library, Playing Fields, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Tennis, Cross Country, Athletics, Swimming and 1 more, as well as clubs including Choir, Chess, Eco Club, Gardening.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 60.8%, which is well above the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, Barmston Village Primary School is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 2 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Barmston Centre, Washington, Sunderland, NE38 8JA |
| Headteacher | Sara Bainbridge |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 204 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 60.8% |
| School Capacity | 204 / 210 (97% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
8 Nov 2023Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (70%)
4039th of 13,686
Nationally
212th of 677
In North East
23rd of 73
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
70%
Expected Standard
0%
Higher Standard
'22/23
53%
'23/24
70%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed21
28
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
21 families put this school as their 1st choice (75% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Barmston Centre, Washington
Sunderland, NE38 8JA
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