# Barnwell Academy

Barnwell Academy is a full-day nursery at Barnwell School, Whitefield Estate, New Penshaw, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, DH4 7RT, in Penshaw, Sunderland. It is registered for 36 children. Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection in November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/barnwell-academy-ey477912  
Last checked 5 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Barnwell School, Whitefield Estate, New Penshaw, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, DH4 7RT
- Registered places: 36
- Phone: 0191 584 4440
- Website: http://www.barnwellacademy.co.uk/
- Ofsted URN: EY477912

## Ofsted and official records

Ofsted rated it Outstanding at its inspection on 3 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

- Quality of education: Outstanding
- Behaviour and attitudes: Outstanding
- Personal development: Outstanding
- Leadership and management: Outstanding

Safeguarding effective.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477912

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since July 2014 (Reference EY477912). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477912)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 3 November 2021). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477912)
- Registered places: 36 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477912)
- Food hygiene rating: 5 (Very good) (inspected 22 January 2020). Source: Food Standards Agency, checked 13 November 2026 (https://ratings.food.gov.uk/business/846023)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Barnwell School, Whitefield Estate, New Penshaw, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, DH4 7RT

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=54.872350,-1.492389

- 14 bus stops within 400 m
- Park: Herrington Country Park, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Barnwell Park, 0.1 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.2 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.3 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Sunderland there are about 5.9 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings


## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnwell Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Outstanding (June 2023) | yes | under 0.1 miles |
| Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Primary School, Penshaw | Primary | 3–11 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) | yes | 0.2 miles |
| New Penshaw Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 0.3 miles |
| Shiney Row Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2022) | yes | 0.4 miles |
| Fatfield Academy | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (June 2024) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Bournmoor Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2024) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Newbottle Primary Academy | Primary | 3–11 | Report card (June 2026) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Columbia Grange School |  | 5–11 | School remains Outstanding (March 2020) |  | 1.6 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Stepping Stones Day Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/stepping-stones-day-nursery-318602) | Good |  |  | 1.3 miles |
| [Tiny Tinkers Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/tiny-tinkers-nursery-2713030) | Good |  |  | 2.0 miles |
| [Dubmire Daycare](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/dubmire-daycare-ey542957) | Good |  |  | 2.1 miles |
| [Chilton Meadows Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/chilton-meadows-nursery-ey217668) | Good |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Nesham Private Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/nesham-private-nursery-ey217367) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |
| [Houghton Community Nursery School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/houghton-community-nursery-school-ey461958) | Outstanding |  |  | 2.3 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Barnwell Academy's Ofsted rating?

Ofsted rated Barnwell Academy Outstanding at its inspection on 3 November 2021, before report cards replaced single grades in November 2025.

### How many children can Barnwell Academy take?

Barnwell Academy is registered with Ofsted for up to 36 children at any one time.

### How do I contact Barnwell Academy?

You can call 0191 584 4440 and visit www.barnwellacademy.co.uk.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY477912)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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