Barnwell Primary School is a primary school in Houghton le Spring, serving pupils aged 3 to 11. The school is a community school 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.
Barnwell Primary School currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Whitefield Estate, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7RT |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sunderland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Janet Foster |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108809 |
| Age Range: | 3 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 210 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Academy Whitefield Estate , Penshaw DH4 7RT | 4out of 4 | 497 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Station Road , Penshaw DH4 7JZ | - not rated | 653 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw Station Road , Penshaw DH4 7JZ | - not rated | 653 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Shiney Row Primary School Rear South View , Shiney Row DH4 4QP | 3out of 4 | 1,243 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Fatfield Primary School Southcroft , NE38 8RB | - not rated | 1,930 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Robert of Newminster Roman Catholic School Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | - not rated | 2,323 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington Biddick Lane , NE38 8AF | 3out of 4 | 2,323 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick Academy Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | 3out of 4 | 2,481 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Biddick School Sports College Biddick Lane , NE38 8AL | - not rated | 2,481 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Poplars Miners Lodge, Market Crescent , New Herrington DH4 7AP | - not rated | 1,293 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | 4out of 4 | 2,358 yd | Academy special converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Columbia Grange School Oxclose Road , NE38 7NY | - not rated | 2,358 yd | Community special school | No | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.