The Poplars vs Barnwell Academy
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Poplars
Houghton le Spring
Barnwell Academy
Houghton le Spring
Overview
Phase
Special
Primary
Type
Other independent special school
Academy converter
Age Range
8–18
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Mixed
Religious Character
-
Does not apply
Admissions
-
-
Local Authority
Sunderland
Sunderland
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
4
302
Capacity
4
210
Occupancy
100%
144%
FSM %
-
15.2%
Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Good
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Outstanding
Personal Development
Good
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Good
Outstanding
Last Inspected
Jan 2025
Jun 2023
Performance (2025)
Progress 8
-
-
Attainment 8
-
-
GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
-
-
KS2 Reading
-
75%
KS2 Maths
-
81%
KS2 Writing
-
72%