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Barbara Priestman Academy
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
57.4 / 100
Top 43%
Better than 57% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
190
Capacity
178
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
107%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this academy offers a supportive environment for students aged 11-19. However, academic performance is a notable concern, with only 4% of pupils achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths and a low Attainment 8 score of 2.7. Parents may want to consider these factors alongside the school's overall supportive atmosphere.
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Last inspected: 28 January 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Outstanding
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 2.7 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 4% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 4% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British92.6%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed Other1.1%
Black African1.1%
Asian Bangladeshi1.1%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Black Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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54.89486, -1.39665 · SR2 7QN
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN138530
School typeAcademy special converter
Websitewww.barbara-priestman.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Barbara Priestman Academy rated by Ofsted?
Barbara Priestman Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 28 January 2015.
Is Barbara Priestman Academy a good school?
Barbara Priestman Academy scores 57.4/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 43% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Barbara Priestman Academy in GCSEs?
Barbara Priestman Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 2.7. 4% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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