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Barnwell Academy

Outstandinggraded 20/06/2023Ages 3–11317 pupilsDoes not apply
Houghton le Spring, DH4 7RT
Sunderland

Barnwell Academy is a primary school for pupils aged 3 to 11 in Houghton le Spring, within the Sunderland local authority. The school has around 317 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 20/06/2023, Barnwell Academy was judged Outstanding. Families comparing primary schools in Houghton le Spring can view Barnwell Academy's Ofsted rating, pupil numbers and exact location free on NestScope. Set in Houghton le Spring (DH4 7RT), Barnwell 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.

Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationOutstanding
Behaviour & attitudesOutstanding
Personal developmentOutstanding
Leadership & managementOutstanding

Last inspected 20/06/2023

Attendance & staffing
Attendance95.9%England avg 94.5%
Persistent absence9.0%England avg 14.3%
Pupils per teacher25.0England avg 20.9
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 98%

DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26

Pupil intake
Free school meals12.9%England avg 24.0%
English not first language0.7%England avg 18.8%

DfE school census, 2025/26

Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)8%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)3%England avg -7%

DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval

All schools in Houghton le SpringSee the full area report for DH4 7RT