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 |
Barbara Priestman Academy continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school since the last inspection. Pupils feel safe and happy, supported by attentive staff who understand their needs, especially those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND). The school has a broad and ambitious curriculum that has been enhanced to cater to the diverse learning requirements of its students. However, certain aspects of the newly introduced English and communication curriculum still require full embedding to match the stronger areas of the curriculum.
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 | 26 Mar 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 26 Mar 2024 | School inspection |
| 13 Nov 2018 | Short inspection |
| 28 Jan 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Sep 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Barbara Priestman School | |
| 20 Mar 2012 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Dec 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 02 Nov 2005 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
| 14 Feb 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and happy at the school.
- Behaviour in lessons is calm and purposeful.
- There is a wide range of personal development opportunities.
- Leaders have developed an ambitious curriculum tailored to meet students' needs.
- Effective reading support through a new phonics program.
- Focused support for sixth form students to prepare them for post-school transitions.
Areas for Improvement
- Aspects of the newly introduced English and communication curriculum are not yet fully embedded.
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 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 3.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 0% |
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:
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