Barnwell Academy
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Houghton le Spring, DH4 7RT
Ofsted
Outstanding
Our ranking
Top 16% in England
14 of 75 in Sunderland
Pupils
302
First preferences per place
1.60
2026/27
Absence
3.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 76% | 87% | 63% | |
| Higher standard | 17% | 17% | 6% | |
| Reading | 86% | 87% | 75% | |
| Writing | 83% | 87% | 72% | |
| Maths | 86% | 87% | 81% |
Nearby primary schools
- Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw · 0.3 mi · Not judged · Top 44% in England
- New Penshaw Academy · 0.4 mi · No rating · Bottom 46% in England
- Shiney Row Primary School · 0.4 mi · No rating · Top 37% in England
- Fatfield Academy · 1.3 mi · No rating · Top 14% in England
- Newbottle Primary Academy · 1.4 mi · Report card · Top 36% in England
- Bournmoor Primary School · 1.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 47% in England
Best primary schools in Shiney Row and Penshaw · Best primary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
Barnwell Academy is in Shiney Row (typical home £195,000, crime average).
What is Barnwell Academy's Ofsted rating?
Barnwell Academy is rated Outstanding by Ofsted.
How does Barnwell Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Barnwell Academy is in the top 16% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.