Barbara Priestman Academy
Catchment Area, Reviews and Key Information

Secondary
Post 16
Special school
PUPILS
170
AGES
11 - 19
GENDER
Mixed
TYPE
Academy special converter

How Does The School Perform?

Good
NATIONAL AVG. 2.09
Ofsted Inspection
(26/03/2024)
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81%
NATIONAL AVG. 87%
Happiness Rating

Ofsted Parent View

7.7:1
NATIONAL AVG. 16.3:1
Pupil/Teacher ratio
33.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.7%
Persistent Absence
1.2%
NATIONAL AVG. 18.1%
Pupils first language
not English
53.9%
NATIONAL AVG. 27.1%
Free school meals
Meadowside
Sunderland
SR2 7QN
03339991453

School Description

Pupils feel safe and happy at Barbara Priestman Academy. They describe confidently how staff listen and give them the support they need. Many parents and carers speak highly of the positive difference that the school has made to their children’s well-being and development. Pupils, including students in the sixth form, behave well. Lessons are calm and purposeful. Pupils enjoy learning, and most pupils attend school regularly. They engage positively with the teachers and staff who support them. Pupils are willing to contribute to lessons. They confidently describe to visitors what they are learning. Leaders want all pupils to be ‘wonderful adults’. They have high expectations of pupils. Staff use clear routines and thoughtful approaches that help pupils to manage their own behaviour effectively. Pupils are respectful to one another, staff and visitors. As a result, there is a calm atmosphere throughout the school. Pupils benefit from a wide range of personal development opportunities. These include residential trips and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award. Some pupils enjoy experiences such as performing in dance shows. Enrichment clubs help to further develop pupils’ talents and interests. Members of the student council are proud that they have had a say in improving their school’s outdoor spaces.

Barbara Priestman Academy Parent Reviews



75% Parents Recommend This School
Strongly Agree 60% Agree 21% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 15% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>60, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>15, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 48 responses up to 26-03-2024
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 21% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 19% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 48 responses up to 26-03-2024
Strongly Agree 42% Agree 38% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 19% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>38, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 48 responses up to 26-03-2024
My Child Has Not Been Bullied 52% Strongly Agree 21% Agree 6% Disagree 0% Strongly Disagree 21% Don't Know 0% {"my_child_has_not_been_bullied"=>52, "strongly_agree"=>21, "agree"=>6, "disagree"=>0, "strongly_disagree"=>21, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 48 responses up to 26-03-2024
Strongly Agree 31% Agree 40% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 27% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>31, "agree"=>40, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>27, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 48 responses up to 26-03-2024
I Have Not Raised Any Concerns 19% Strongly Agree 48% Agree 8% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 21% Don't Know 0% {"i_have_not_raised_any_concerns"=>19, "strongly_agree"=>48, "agree"=>8, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>21, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 48 responses up to 26-03-2024
Strongly Agree 58% Agree 21% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 17% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>58, "agree"=>21, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>17, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 48 responses up to 26-03-2024
Strongly Agree 40% Agree 27% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 23% Don't Know 8% {"strongly_agree"=>40, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>23, "dont_know"=>8} Figures based on 48 responses up to 26-03-2024
Strongly Agree 56% Agree 19% Disagree 4% Strongly Disagree 19% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>56, "agree"=>19, "disagree"=>4, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 48 responses up to 26-03-2024
Strongly Agree 42% Agree 27% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 25% Don't Know 0% {"strongly_agree"=>42, "agree"=>27, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>25, "dont_know"=>0} Figures based on 48 responses up to 26-03-2024
Strongly Agree 44% Agree 25% Disagree 6% Strongly Disagree 21% Don't Know 4% {"strongly_agree"=>44, "agree"=>25, "disagree"=>6, "strongly_disagree"=>21, "dont_know"=>4} Figures based on 48 responses up to 26-03-2024
Strongly Agree 46% Agree 44% Disagree 8% Strongly Disagree 0% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>46, "agree"=>44, "disagree"=>8, "strongly_disagree"=>0, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 48 responses up to 26-03-2024
Strongly Agree 54% Agree 23% Disagree 2% Strongly Disagree 19% Don't Know 2% {"strongly_agree"=>54, "agree"=>23, "disagree"=>2, "strongly_disagree"=>19, "dont_know"=>2} Figures based on 48 responses up to 26-03-2024
Yes 75% No 25% {"yes"=>75, "no"=>25} Figures based on 48 responses up to 26-03-2024

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