190
Pupils · 2024/25
1%
EAL · 2024/25
43%
Persistent abs. · 2024/25
Performance data for special schools may use different measures or have limited headline GCSE publication.
Ofsted inspection
Good
Ofsted inspection · 27/03/2024
Inadequate
Requires improvement
Good
Outstanding
Local authoritySunderland
PhaseSecondary with sixth form with sixth form
School typeSpecial school
Pupil : teacher ratio6.9:1
AdmissionsNot applicable
Religious characterDoes not apply
StatusOpen
Overview of Barbara Priestman Academy · Secondary with sixth form · Sunderland
Pupils & context
2024/25
Pupils on roll
190
Pupil : teacher ratio
6.9
Workforce data · 2025/26
EAL
1%
FSM eligible
59%
SEN
100%
Overall absence
14%
Persistent absence
43%
Contact
Address
Meadowside, Sunderland, SR2 7QN
Local authority
Sunderland
Website
Telephone
Email
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History
All years · Historical DfE data by academic year
Pupils & absence
| Year | Pupils | Pupil:teacher | SEN | EAL | FSM ever | Absence | Persistent absence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/25 | 190 | 7.0 | 100% | 1% | 59% | 14% | 43% |
| 2023/24 | 172 | 7.3 | 100% | 1% | 56% | 12% | 37% |
| 2022/23 | 170 | 7.1 | 100% | 1% | 54% | 14% | 34% |
| 2021/22 | 174 | 7.9 | 100% | 1% | 54% | 11% | 35% |
| 2020/21 | 168 | 7.7 | 100% | 2% | 41% | — | — |
| 2018/19 | 151 | 6.3 | 100% | 1% | 55% | 7% | 23% |
| 2017/18 | 134 | 6.2 | 100% | 1% | 46% | 7% | 18% |
| 2016/17 | 136 | 7.4 | 100% | 0% | 43% | 10% | 30% |
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