Barnwell Academy Catchment Area
Barnwell Academy is a academy converter primary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 317 pupils, and a capacity of 210 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
3–11
Age range
317
Pupils
210
Capacity
151%
Fill rate
Outstanding
Ofsted 2023
Barnwell Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Barnwell 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.
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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.
Find Sunderland catchment area documents →Barnwell Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7RT
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 20.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 140700
Other Primary Schools in Houghton le Spring
If Barnwell Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Houghton le Spring are the next closest alternatives.
East Rainton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 9RA
Easington Lane Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 0JT
Hetton Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 9ND
Shiney Row Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH4 4QP
Bernard Gilpin Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH5 8DA
Bournmoor Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · DH4 6HF
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Frequently Asked Questions — Barnwell Academy
Is Barnwell Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Barnwell Academy currently has 317 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 210 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Barnwell Academy? ▾
Admission to Barnwell 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 Barnwell Academy cover? ▾
Barnwell Academy is a primary school in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Barnwell Academy? ▾
Barnwell Academy was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.