Barnwell Academy
Whitefield Estate, Penshaw, Houghton le Spring, DH4 7RT
Data last updated 22 October 2026.
- Phase: Primary
- Gender: Mixed
- Ages: 3 to 11
- Admissions: Not applicable
- Sixth form: No
- Pupils (2025/26 census): 302 (158 boys, 144 girls)
- Capacity: 210
- Free school meals (2025/26 census): 12.9%
- Telephone: 01915844440
- Ofsted: Outstanding (20 Jun 2023)
- KS2 expected standard: 63% (2024/25, revised)
- Applications (Reception entry, September 2026): 82 applications, 30 places offered
Phase, type, gender, ages, admissions, sixth form, capacity and contact details are from the Department for Education's school register as at 21 October 2026. Ofsted inspection records as at 30 September 2026.
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