The short version
Below-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 38% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- The school is at capacity (101% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
38%
-24.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
1%
-7.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-5.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
99
-6.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
15% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 26 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 362
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 29.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mr Bryn Steward Taylor (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
January 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
May 2014 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
September 2012 | Full Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
January 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
March 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Mount Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7QF
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Barnes Junior School's Ofsted rating?
Barnes Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barnes Junior School?
Barnes Junior School currently has 362 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barnes Junior School take?
Barnes Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barnes Junior School?
Barnes Junior School is in Sunderland, SR4 7QF, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barnes Junior School have a sixth form?
No, Barnes Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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