Barnwell Academy
Barnwell Academy is a primary school (Academy converter), ages 3–11, in Houghton le Spring, DH4, in the Sunderland council area. It has 302 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (20 June 2023): Outstanding.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Outstanding — inspected 20 June 2023.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Overall effectiveness | Outstanding |
Quality of education | Outstanding |
Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
Personal development | Outstanding |
Leadership and management | Outstanding |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 63 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 6 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 32 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 302 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 12.9% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 0.7% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 14.51% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 0.95% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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