Barnes Infant Academy
URN: 141045 • Sunderland SR4 7QF
Overview
- Name
- Barnes Infant Academy
- URN
- 141045
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- VISION LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 58.7 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joe Durham (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915251203
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Mount Road, Sunderland SR4 7QF
Summary
Barnes Infant Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Sunderland, accommodating 314 pupils with a capacity of 360. The school is committed to providing a high-quality education that builds on the developmental foundations laid by families, ensuring children receive the best possible start in life. Daily praise and encouragement foster an environment where good behaviour and achievement are expected, allowing children to thrive.
The academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement, maintaining robust links with the local area of High Barnes. Parents, carers, and alumni are encouraged to actively support the school, contributing to a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the educational experience. The dedicated staff and governors work together to create a safe and stimulating environment that promotes intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
Barnes Infant Academy embodies core values that are integral to its ethos, such as kindness, positivity, and resilience. These values are celebrated regularly, helping to cultivate a happy and supportive school culture where learning is enjoyable and tailored to each child's abilities.
The academy places a strong emphasis on community involvement, maintaining robust links with the local area of High Barnes. Parents, carers, and alumni are encouraged to actively support the school, contributing to a collaborative atmosphere that enhances the educational experience. The dedicated staff and governors work together to create a safe and stimulating environment that promotes intellectual, emotional, physical, and social growth.
Barnes Infant Academy embodies core values that are integral to its ethos, such as kindness, positivity, and resilience. These values are celebrated regularly, helping to cultivate a happy and supportive school culture where learning is enjoyable and tailored to each child's abilities.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND) (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- Nursery Chargeable Extras (download)
- Admissions (other)
- Privacy Policy (other)
- Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy (other)
- School Holidays and Term Times (other)
- Policies and Procedures (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 3 - 7
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- VISION LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 314
- Boys
- 157
- Girls
- 157
- FSM %
- 10.90
- Open date
- 2014-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-06-09
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 314 | 157 | 157 | 360 | 10.90 |
| 2024-09-11 | 340 | 180 | 160 | 360 | 11.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 327 | 181 | 146 | 360 | 21.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 327 | 181 | 146 | 360 | 21.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 337 | 189 | 148 | 360 | 21.60 |
| 2020-09-11 | 331 | 177 | 154 | 360 | 9.70 |
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