Barnwell Academy
Details
| Age Range | 3-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Address | Whitefield Estate, DH4 7RT |
| School Website | www.barnwellacademy.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1915844440 |
| URN | 140700 |
School Census
| Total | 282 |
| Girls/Boys | 135/147 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 47.9%/52.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 0.0% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 52 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 15.6% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 20/06/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Outstanding.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 20/06/2023 | Outstanding |
| 17/10/2012 | Good |
| Inspection Date | 20/06/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal Development | Outstanding |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 17/10/2012 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 87% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 76 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 17 |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 2.1 |
| Writing Progress | 2.7 |
| Maths Progress | 2.8 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 0.0 |
| Writing Progress | 0.1 |
| Maths Progress | 0.1 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 71% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 16% |
| Reading | 107 |
| Maths | 106 |
| Reading Progress | 1.5 |
| Writing Progress | 1.3 |
| Maths Progress | 1.4 |
Primary Admissions
| First preference v Offers | 1.47% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 65 |
| As First Preference | 44 |
| As second preference | 19 |
| As third preference | 2 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.30% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 71 |
| As First Preference | 39 |
| As second preference | 27 |
| As third preference | 5 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.27% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 58 |
| As First Preference | 38 |
| As second preference | 14 |
| As third preference | 6 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.10% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 61 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 20 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.59% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 85 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 25 |
| As third preference | 14 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 29 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.43% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 81 |
| As First Preference | 43 |
| As second preference | 29 |
| As third preference | 9 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.48% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 91 |
| As First Preference | 46 |
| As second preference | 37 |
| As third preference | 8 |
| Total Offers Made | 31 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 31 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.11% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 62 |
| As First Preference | 31 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 7 |
| Total Offers Made | 28 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.14% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 66 |
| As First Preference | 32 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 10 |
| Total Offers Made | 29 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 28 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 1 |
| First preference v Offers | 1.40% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 84 |
| As First Preference | 42 |
| As second preference | 31 |
| As third preference | 11 |
| Total Offers Made | 30 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 30 |
| second preference offers | 0 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 15% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 80% |
| agree | 13% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 24% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 4% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 6% |
| agree | 6% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| not applicable | 75% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 6% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 8% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 37% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 14% |
| no | 86% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 20% |
| disagree | 30% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 0% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 66% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 73% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 77% |
| agree | 21% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 70% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 0% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 6% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 92% |
| no | 8% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.3% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 96.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 0.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 0.7% |
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