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Barbara Priestman Academy Catchment Area

Reviewed by the catchment.school editorial team · Last updated 15 March 2026

Barbara Priestman Academy is a academy special converter not applicable school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 11–19, with 190 pupils, and a capacity of 178 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.

11–19

Age range

190

Pupils

178

Capacity

107%

Fill rate

Good

Ofsted 2015

Barbara Priestman Academy Catchment Area Information

As an academy, Barbara Priestman Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sunderland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.

Currently oversubscribed: 190 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 178 places. Living within the catchment area is especially important for this school.

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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.

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Barbara Priestman Academy — School Information

Full address
Meadowside, Sunderland, SR2 7QN
Local authority
Sunderland
School type
Academy special converter
Phase of education
Not applicable
Age range
11–19 years
Free school meals
59.1% of pupils
DfE URN
138530

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If Barbara Priestman Academy is oversubscribed, these not applicable schools in Sunderland are the next closest alternatives.

Frequently Asked Questions — Barbara Priestman Academy

Is Barbara Priestman Academy oversubscribed?

Yes — Barbara Priestman Academy currently has 190 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 178 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.

What is the admissions policy for Barbara Priestman Academy?

Admission to Barbara Priestman Academy is managed by Sunderland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.

What age range does Barbara Priestman Academy cover?

Barbara Priestman Academy is a not applicable school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 11–19. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.

What is the Ofsted rating for Barbara Priestman Academy?

Barbara Priestman Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2015. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.