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Barnwell Academy

Sunderland, DH4 7RTPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Jun 2023
KS2 Results
87%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.5×
Oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
🏆Top 5%
#502 of 13,686 nationally

About Barnwell Academy

Barnwell Academy sits in Sunderland, a local authority with 81 primary schools, and it has carved out a strong position for itself. The school ranks 4th out of those 73 schools in the local area, placing it in the top 5% of primaries in Sunderland. Its closest peers at the top of the local rankings are St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth, Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy, and St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland. The school is a state-funded, mixed primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site. It is non-religious in character and is led by headteacher Kristopher Sadler. With 317 pupils on roll, it is significantly over its stated capacity of 210, which hints at its popularity among local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressWhitefield Estate, Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, DH4 7RT
HeadteacherKristopher Sadler
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils317
Free School Meals (FSM)20.4%
School Capacity317 / 210 (151% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

20 Jun 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding
Early Years Provision
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 17 Sept 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Music RoomsLibraryPlaying FieldsArt StudiosForest SchoolDining HallSports HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketCross CountryNetballTennisFootballSwimmingRounders

Clubs & Activities

GardeningCodingArt ClubBook Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Barnwell Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.