Barnes Infant Academy
87%
Capacity
314
Pupils
1.7x
Demand
About Barnes Infant Academy
Barnes Infant Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 7. The school has 314 pupils on roll and is well-filled (87% of 360 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Barnes Infant Academy "Good", the school is led by headteacher Sandra Bell, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
Barnes Infant Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 142 applications for 82 places, making it 1.7x oversubscribed. Of these, 81 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 8 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 5 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Barnes Infant Academy include Playing Fields, Outdoor Playground, Forest School, Sensory Room, Dining Hall, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Football, Rounders, Tennis, Cross Country and 1 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Science Club, Coding.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.9%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, Barnes Infant Academy 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 | 3 to 7 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Mount Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 7QF |
| Headteacher | Sandra Bell |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 314 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.9% |
| School Capacity | 314 / 360 (87% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
9 Jun 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (9 Jun 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 10 May 2012. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
6Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
8Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed82
142
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
81 families put this school as their 1st choice (57% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Mount Road, Sunderland
Sunderland, SR4 7QF
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