The short version
At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- The school is at capacity (107% full)
- 59% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy special converter
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 190
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 59.1%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- THE ASCENT ACADEMIES' TRUST
- Head
- Mr Graeme Musson (Acting Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmBarbara Priestman School
Special school · Very close
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Primary · Very close
Richard Avenue Primary School
Primary · 322m away
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Secondary · 567m away
City of Sunderland College
16 plus · 823m away
Ashbrooke School
Independent · 916m away
Thornhill Park School
Independent · 1.2km away
Hill View Junior Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barbara Priestman Academy's Ofsted rating?
Barbara Priestman Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barbara Priestman Academy?
Barbara Priestman Academy currently has 190 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barbara Priestman Academy take?
Barbara Priestman Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
Where is Barbara Priestman Academy?
Barbara Priestman Academy is in Sunderland, SR2 7QN, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barbara Priestman Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Barbara Priestman Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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