Barbara Priestman Academy
Academy special converter in Sunderland, Sunderland.
School details
| Type | Academy special converter |
|---|---|
| Age range | 11 to 19 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Sixth form | Has a sixth form |
| Pupils on roll | 189 (school census 15-01-2026) |
| Capacity | 178 |
| Free school meals | 61.50% |
| Trust or sponsor | THE ASCENT ACADEMIES' TRUST |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Address | Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN |
| Map | View on Google Maps |
| Website | www.barbara-priestman.org.uk |
| Telephone | 03339991453 |
| URN | 138530 |
Ofsted inspection
Latest ungraded inspection: 27 March 2024, outcome: School remains Good.
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Ofsted stopped giving single-word overall effectiveness grades in September 2024 and introduced report cards from November 2025. Older grades are shown with their dates and may not reflect the school today.
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Nearby schools
- Sunningdale School (special school, about 1.9 km)
- North View Academy (special school, about 3.0 km)
- Portland Academy (special school, about 3.9 km)
- Harry Watts Academy (special school, about 4.6 km)
- Trinity Academy New Bridge (special school, about 5.0 km)
- Columbia Grange School (special school, about 7.3 km)
- Epinay Business and Enterprise School (special school, about 7.6 km)
- Park View School (special school, about 9.4 km)
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Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. School data: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (downloaded 11 October 2026). Inspection data: Ofsted, state-funded schools inspections and outcomes management information (as at 31 August 2026). Last updated 2026-10-11.