Open Other Primary Mixed

Barnwell Academy

Whitefield Estate, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7RT
Part of: TYNE AND WEAR LEARNING TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Barnwell Academy
Houghton le Spring, DH4 7RT
317 Pupils
210 Capacity
3–11 Age Range
20.40% FSM %
167 Boys
150 Girls
About Barnwell Academy

Barnwell Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 3–11 based in Sunderland, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 317 pupils on roll. School capacity: 210. Current headteacher: Kristopher Sadler.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Sunderland or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Primary
Status Open
Local Authority Sunderland
Region North East
Administrative District Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency Houghton and Sunderland South
Ward Shiney Row
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 Has Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor TYNE AND WEAR LEARNING TRUST
Opened 01-04-2014
UKPRN 10045663
URN 140700
Data Last Updated 10-03-2026
Governors & Trustees (10)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mrs Julie Vincent Chair of Local Governing Body 10/10/2025 10/10/2026 Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Andrea Butler Local Governor 12/12/2023 12/12/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Kimberley Goss Local Governor 22/03/2024 22/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Professor John Murray Local Governor 22/01/2024 07/10/2025 Appointed by GB/board
Mr Harry Procter Local Governor 22/10/2023 22/10/2027 Elected by school staff
Mrs Anna Rushworth Local Governor 10/10/2025 10/10/2029 Appointed by foundation/Trust
Mr Kristopher Sadler Local Governor 01/01/2025 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Ms Julie Sharples Local Governor 12/12/2023 12/12/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Lisa Stewart Local Governor 12/12/2023 12/12/2027 Elected by parents
Mrs Julie Vincent Local Governor 12/12/2023 12/12/2027 Appointed by GB/board
Schools Nearby
Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw
0.29 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
New Penshaw Academy
0.46 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
Shiney Row Primary School
0.68 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
The Poplars
0.87 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
Fatfield Academy
2.04 km • Washington
Other
Bournmoor Primary School
2.28 km • Houghton le Spring
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Barnwell Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Houghton le Spring, Sunderland.
Barnwell Academy has 317 pupils, with a capacity of 210.
Barnwell Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11.
The Headteacher at Barnwell Academy is Mr Kristopher Sadler.
Barnwell Academy is at Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7RT, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Barnwell Academy: Does not have a sixth form.
Barnwell Academy is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Kristopher Sadler
Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7RT
01915844440
www.barnwellacademy.co.uk/
Location
DH4 7RT  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 140700
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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