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Barbara Priestman Academy
Goodgraded 27/03/2024Ages 11–19190 pupilsDoes not apply
Barbara Priestman Academy is a school for pupils aged 11 to 19 in Sunderland. The school has around 190 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 27/03/2024, Barbara Priestman Academy was judged Good. Families comparing schools in Sunderland can view Barbara Priestman Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Sunderland (SR2 7QN), Barbara Priestman Academy serves families across the surrounding catchment area. It also appears on the interactive map alongside nearby schools and their Ofsted ratings, with local transport, safety, healthcare and green-space data to help compare areas.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance87.7%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence36.9%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher7.3England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals58.7%England avg 26.3%
English not first language1.6%England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 82.7
Progress 8-1.9
Grade 5+ English & maths4%
Grade 4+ English & maths4%
EBacc entry0%
EBacc average point score0.17
DfE, 2024/25
Nearby schools in Sunderland
All schools in Sunderland →St Mary's Catholic Primary School, SunderlandGood · 0.0 miConsilium EvolveGood · 0.2 miRichard Avenue Primary SchoolGood · 0.2 miThornhill AcademyGood · 0.2 miArgyle House School0.3 miSt Anthony's Girls' Catholic AcademyGood · 0.4 mi
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