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Barbara Priestman Academy

Meadowside, Sunderland, SR2 7QN

A Good-rated special school in Sunderland.

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Pupils
190
Ages
11-19
FSM
59.1%
Attainment 8
2.7
Ofsted
Good
Jan 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
2.7
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
0.0%
Basics 9-5
3.7%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available for 2 years

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
0.0%
EBacc APS
0.17
EBacc 9-5
0.0%
EBacc 9-4
0.0%
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About Barbara Priestman Academy

Barbara Priestman Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2015 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.7. The school has around 190 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Meadowside, Sunderland, SR2 7QN | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Barbara Priestman Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Mar 2024 — School remains Good
  2. Jan 2015 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Barbara Priestman Academy

What is Barbara Priestman Academy's Ofsted rating?
Barbara Priestman Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What are Barbara Priestman Academy's latest exam results?
Barbara Priestman Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 2.7. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Barbara Priestman Academy located?
Barbara Priestman Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland (SR2 7QN).
How many pupils attend Barbara Priestman Academy?
Barbara Priestman Academy has around 190 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Barbara Priestman Academy with other schools?
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