Barbara Priestman Academy
Details
| Age Range | 11-19 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Special school, Academy special converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Address | Meadowside, SR2 7QN |
| School Website | www.barbara-priestman.org.uk |
| Telephone | 3339991453 |
| URN | 138530 |
School Census
| Total | 170 |
| Girls/Boys | 39/131 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 22.9%/77.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 1.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 93 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 0.0% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 28/01/2015 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 28/01/2015 | Good |
| 20/03/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 28/01/2015 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 20/03/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.5 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 0.00% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0.00% |
| Entering EBacc | 0.00% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.21 |
| Progress 8 | -1.91 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | 0% |
| EBacc average point score | 0.15 |
| Progress 8 | -1.95 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 2.4 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 4% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 0% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 0.13 |
| Progress 8 | -2.04 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 60% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 38% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 52% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 31% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 27% |
| don't know | 0% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 48% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 0% |
| not applicable | 19% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 100% |
| no | 0% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 58% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 40% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 23% |
| don't know | 8% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 56% |
| agree | 19% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 44% |
| agree | 25% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 21% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 46% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 8% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 54% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 2% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 75% |
| no | 25% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 94.2% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 95.3% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 1.8% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.2% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
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