Open Other Mixed

Barbara Priestman Academy

Meadowside, Sunderland, SR2 7QN
Part of: THE ASCENT ACADEMIES' TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
190 Pupils
178 Capacity
11–19 Age Range
59.10% FSM %
140 Boys
50 Girls
About Barbara Priestman Academy

Barbara Priestman Academy is a mixed-gender Academies located in Sunderland, Sunderland, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 11–19 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 190 pupils on roll. School capacity: 178. Current headteacher: Graeme Musson.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy special converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Not applicable
Status Open
Local Authority Sunderland
Region North East
Administrative District Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency Sunderland Central
Ward St Michael's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Not applicable
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision Not applicable
Trust / Sponsor THE ASCENT ACADEMIES' TRUST
Opened 01-08-2012
UKPRN 10038145
URN 138530
Data Last Updated 18-03-2026
Frequently Asked Questions
Barbara Priestman Academy is a Academy special converter (group: Academies) in Sunderland, Sunderland.
Barbara Priestman Academy has 190 pupils, with a capacity of 178.
Barbara Priestman Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 19.
The Acting Head Teacher at Barbara Priestman Academy is Mr Graeme Musson.
Barbara Priestman Academy is at Meadowside, Sunderland, SR2 7QN, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Barbara Priestman Academy: Has a sixth form.
Barbara Priestman Academy is currently open.
Contact
Acting Head Teacher
Mr Graeme Musson
Meadowside, Sunderland, SR2 7QN
Location
Quick Summary
URN 138530
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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