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Barnwell Academy

Houghton le Spring, DH4 7RT · Sunderland · primary school

Ofsted: Outstanding · 2023 Mixed Primary
OfstedOutstanding
Pupils317
FSM20.4%
KS2 expected63%

Catchment / designated area

Explicit: council abolished the catchment system in 2003 in favour of a primary-to-secondary 'cluster' system plus pure distance; 'does not operate a catchment area system.'

Source: Sunderland admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2023-06-20)

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Outstanding

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw 0.2 mi · Primary · Requires improvement Houghton le Spring, DH4 7JZ New Penshaw Academy 0.3 mi · Primary · Good Houghton le Spring, DH4 7HY Shiney Row Primary School 0.4 mi · Primary · Good Houghton le Spring, DH4 4QP Fatfield Academy 1.3 mi · Primary · Good Washington, NE38 8RB Bournmoor Primary School 1.4 mi · Primary · Good Houghton le Spring, DH4 6HF Newbottle Primary Academy 1.5 mi · Primary · Good Houghton le Spring, DH4 4EE

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Sunderland admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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