Barbara Priestman AcademyMeadowside , Sunderland

Located in Sunderland, Barbara Priestman Academy is a not applicable school, serving pupils aged 11 to 19. The school is a academy special converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.

Barbara Priestman Academy currently has around 190 pupils on roll, which is about 107% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 73.7% boys and 26.3% girls. Around 59.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.

Overall absence at the school is 12.3%. Persistent absence is recorded at 36.9%.

The majority of pupils are from a white british background (92.6%).

At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.

Around 100% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (92%) , including 4% who stay in school sixth forms and 4% progressing to further education , while 4% enter apprenticeships .