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Barnwell Academy
Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring DH4 7RT
Barnwell Academy is an academy. It has about 270 boys and girls aged between 3 and 11. In June 2023 the school was rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Tyne and Wear Learning Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Whitburn Village Primary School, Dunn Street Primary School and Marine Park Primary School.)
Particular strengths include Attainment, Progress, Attendance and Disadvantaged pupils. Relative weaknesses include Admissions.
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Attainment: Excellent. Maths, reading and GPS (grammar, punctuation and spelling) attainment are all excellent. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Excellent. Progress in maths is excellent, in reading it is above average and in writing it is excellent. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For actual grades, see Attainment.)
Attendance: Excellent. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very low.
Disadvantaged pupils: Excellent. Progress in maths is excellent. Progress in reading is above average. Progress in writing is excellent.
Representation: In balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both in balance with the local community. Show details
Finances: Excellent. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Environment: Above average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is very high.
Admissions: Poor. The occupancy rate is very high and the offer rate is very low.
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