Barbara Priestman Academy
| Type | Special School / Academy special converter |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Meadowside Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR2 7QN |
| Phone | 03339991453 |
| Reference Number | 138530 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 190 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 73.68%
Girls: 26.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 59.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 1.1% |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 30 | 11 | 41 |
| 8 | 20 | 9 | 29 |
| 9 | 10 | 3 | 13 |
| 10 | 21 | 6 | 27 |
| 11 | 19 | 8 | 27 |
| 12 | 15 | 6 | 21 |
| 13 | 14 | 1 | 15 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 92.6% |
| White, Other | 1.6% |
| White & Asian | 1.1% |
| African | 1.1% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 2024-05-15 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 2024-03-26 | School inspectionSchool inspection, PDF - 15 May 2024 |
| 2018-11-13 | Short inspectionShort inspection, PDF - 10 December 2018 |
| 2015-01-28 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 19 February 2015 |
| 2012-09-04 | Academy conversion letterAcademy conversion letter, PDF - 07 September 2012 |
| Previously as Barbara Priestman School | |
| 2012-03-20 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 23 April 2012 |
| 2008-12-15 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 16 January 2009 |
| 2005-11-02 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 22 November 2005 |
| 2000-02-14 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 26 May 2000 |
| 2012-03-20 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 23 April 2012 |
| 2008-12-15 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 16 January 2009 |
| 2005-11-02 | Full inspection:GoodFull inspection, PDF - 22 November 2005 |
| 2000-02-14 | Full inspectionFull inspection, PDF - 26 May 2000 |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 2.7 | Unlock | Unlock |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
Sample
UnlockGCSE Results
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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0 miles |
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0.2 miles |
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0.53 miles |
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Barnes Junior School
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0.57 miles |
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Plains Farm Academy
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0.68 miles |
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Hill View Junior Academy
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0.86 miles |
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Hill View Infant Academy
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0.91 miles |
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Diamond Hall Junior Academy
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0.97 miles |
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
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1.01 miles |
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Diamond Hall Infant Academy
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1.01 miles |
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1.08 miles |
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Valley Road Academy
Corporation Road, Hendon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 8PL |
1.09 miles |
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Sunningdale School
Doxford Park Way, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2PP |
1.18 miles |
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Broadway Junior School
Springwell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8NW |
1.27 miles |
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Grangetown Primary School
Spelter Works Road, Grangetown, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 8PX |
1.31 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Grindon Lane, Grindon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8HP |
1.41 miles |
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New Silksworth Academy Infant
Blind Lane, New Silksworth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1AS |
1.45 miles |
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New Silksworth Academy Junior
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1.45 miles |
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Thorney Close Primary School
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1.45 miles |
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1.45 miles |
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Thornhill Academy
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0.24 miles |
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Argyle House School
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0.35 miles |
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0.35 miles |
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
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0.44 miles |
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City of Sunderland College
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0.51 miles |
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Ashbrooke School
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0.57 miles |
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Thornhill Park School
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0.73 miles |
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Southmoor Academy
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0.87 miles |
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Hopespring Sunderland
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0.92 miles |
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Sandhill View Academy
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1.38 miles |
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
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1.44 miles |
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Christ's College
Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8PG |
1.59 miles |
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Academy 360
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1.84 miles |
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Farringdon Community Academy
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1.95 miles |
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Portland Academy
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2.44 miles |
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Red House Academy
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2.56 miles |
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Castle View Enterprise Academy
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