The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (151% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 7 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 30 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 317
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 20.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- TYNE AND WEAR LEARNING TRUST
- Head
- Mr Kristopher Sadler (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7RT
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmOur Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
Primary · Very close
New Penshaw Primary School
Primary · 455m away
New Penshaw Academy
Primary · 455m away
The Poplars
Independent · 864m away
Fatfield Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Bournmoor Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
Newbottle Primary Academy
Primary · 2.4km away
St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Secondary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Barnwell Academy's Ofsted rating?
Barnwell Academy was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Barnwell Academy?
Barnwell Academy currently has 317 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Barnwell Academy take?
Barnwell Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Barnwell Academy?
Barnwell Academy is in Houghton le Spring, DH4 7RT, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Barnwell Academy have a sixth form?
No, Barnwell Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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