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Barnwell Academy
Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH4 7RT, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
90.1 / 100
Top 10%
Better than 90% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
317
Capacity
210
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
151%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted as of June 2023, this primary school demonstrates a strong commitment to educational excellence. The percentage of pupils achieving the expected standard in reading, writing, and mathematics at KS2 is 63%, placing it in the top 56% of schools nationally. Additionally, a high LocaleIQ score of 90.1 indicates it performs better than 90% of schools, suggesting strong parent satisfaction and community support.
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Last inspected: 20 June 2023Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 63% | Bottom 44% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 6% | Bottom 42% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British96.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.6%
Mixed W+B African0.3%
Mixed Other0.3%
White Other0.3%
Asian Pakistani0.3%
Location
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54.87253, -1.49335 · DH4 7RT
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN140700
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.barnwellacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Barnwell Academy rated by Ofsted?
Barnwell Academy was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 June 2023.
Is Barnwell Academy a good school?
Barnwell Academy scores 90.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 10% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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