Barnes Junior School vs Diamond Hall Junior Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barnes Junior School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
341 students
Diamond Hall Junior Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 7–11
320 students
| Measure | Barnes Junior School Sunderland, North East | Diamond Hall Junior Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| Region rank | #715 of 811 | #391 of 811 |
| National rank | #14405 of 15,697 | #7864 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 7–11 |
| Students | 341 | 320 |
| Pupils on roll | 341 | 320 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 43.4% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 88.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 68% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 1% | 9% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.barnesjunior.co.uk/ | www.diamondhalljuniors.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Diamond Hall Junior Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (50.5 vs 17.1).
- •Diamond Hall Junior Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 38%).
- •Diamond Hall Junior Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 1%).
- •Barnes Junior School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 320.
- •Barnes Junior School is a local authority school while Diamond Hall Junior Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Barnes Junior School better than Diamond Hall Junior Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Diamond Hall Junior Academy ranks higher (50.5 vs 17.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Barnes Junior School and Diamond Hall Junior Academy?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnes Junior School: 341. Diamond Hall Junior Academy: 320. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnes Junior School and Diamond Hall Junior Academy rank in North East?
Barnes Junior School is 715th of 811 and Diamond Hall Junior Academy is 391st of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).