Barnwell Academy

About Barnwell Academy

Barnwell Academy is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 317 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (151% of 210 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.

the school is led by headteacher Kristopher Sadler, it falls under Sunderland local authority.

In terms of academic performance, 87% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — well above the national average. Additionally, placing it in the top 5% of schools nationally. Additionally, ranked 502nd out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 4th out of 73 in Sunderland.

Barnwell Academy is a popular choice with families — it received 70 applications for 30 places, making it 2.3x oversubscribed. Of these, 45 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 Barnwell Academy include Music Rooms, Library, Playing Fields, Art Studios, Forest School, Dining Hall, Sports Hall, Chapel.

Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Cricket, Cross Country, Netball, Tennis and 3 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Coding, Art Club, Book Club.

The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 20.4%, which is below the national average for primary schools in England.

For families exploring primary schools in Sunderland, Barnwell 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.

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