Open State Primary Mixed

Barnes Junior School

Mount Road, Sunderland, SR4 7QF
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Barnes Junior School
Sunderland, SR4 7QF
362 Pupils
360 Capacity
7–11 Age Range
29.30% FSM %
204 Boys
158 Girls
About Barnes Junior School

Barnes Junior School is a mixed-gender Local authority maintained schools located in Sunderland, Sunderland, in the North East region of England for pupils aged 7–11 with a Does not apply character. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 362 pupils on roll. School capacity: 360. Current headteacher: Bryn Steward Taylor.

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 Community school
Type Group Local authority maintained schools
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sunderland
Region North East
Administrative District Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency Sunderland Central
Ward Barnes
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 Does not have a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
UKPRN 10079871
URN 108755
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Pauline Forster Chair of Governors 10/12/2024 09/12/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Tanith Buck Governor 16/02/2024 15/02/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Tamzin George Governor 08/06/2022 07/06/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Joanne Hoyle Governor 11/12/2023 10/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Joanne Lowes Governor 24/03/2025 23/03/2029 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mrs Nicola Moorhead Governor 01/12/2023 30/11/2027 Elected by parents
Mr Chris Poulton Governor 08/06/2022 07/06/2026 Elected by parents
Mrs Julie Thompson Governor 11/07/2022 10/07/2026 Nominated by LA and appointed by GB
Mr Ivan Wigham Governor 11/03/2024 10/03/2028 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Ivan Wigham Governor 01/05/2024 30/04/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Katy Wood Governor 08/06/2022 07/06/2026 Elected by parents
Schools Nearby
Barnes Infant Academy
0.08 km • Sunderland
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City of Sunderland College
0.53 km • Sunderland
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Richard Avenue Primary School
0.62 km • Sunderland
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Thornhill Park School
0.87 km • Sunderland
Other
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
0.93 km • Sunderland
Other
Barbara Priestman Academy
0.93 km • Sunderland
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Barnes Junior School is a Community school (group: Local authority maintained schools) in Sunderland, Sunderland.
Barnes Junior School has 362 pupils, with a capacity of 360.
Barnes Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11.
The Headteacher at Barnes Junior School is Mr Bryn Steward Taylor.
Barnes Junior School is at Mount Road, Sunderland, SR4 7QF, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Barnes Junior School: Does not have a sixth form.
Barnes Junior School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Bryn Steward Taylor
Mount Road, Sunderland, SR4 7QF
01915535968
www.barnesjunior.co.uk/
Location
SR4 7QF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 108755
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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