Barbara Priestman Academy
Barbara Priestman Academy is a special or alternative provision school (Academy special converter), ages 11–19, in Sunderland, SR2, in the Sunderland council area. It has 189 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (27 March 2024): School remains Good.
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Ofsted
School remains Good — inspected 27 March 2024.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Last graded overall judgement | Good (28 January 2015) |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | -1.91 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 2.7 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 3.7 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 27 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 189 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 58.7% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 1.6% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 0% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 100% | 2024/25 |
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