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Barnes Infant Academy
Sunderland·North East·Academy
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PrimaryAcademyAges 3–7Co-edDoes not apply
Barnes Infant Academy is a primary academy in Sunderland, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
The school has a teacher turnover rate of 21.2%, 11% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 6.7%.
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Barnes Infant Academy has an overall absence rate of 6.7%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Barnes Infant Academy is 21.2%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Barnes Infant Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted following an inspection in June 2022 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Barnes Infant Academy is due for reinspection this year (2026).
A "Good" rating means Ofsted found the school provides a high standard of education across all areas assessed. Around 65% of schools in England are rated Good, making it the most common rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Barnes Infant Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
196/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
66/mo
34% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10.5 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.6
Bus Stops
21
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Millfield (Tyne and Wear Metro Station)
1.2km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.