Barnes Junior School vs Plains Farm Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 973 m 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
Plains Farm Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
164 students
| Measure | Barnes Junior School Sunderland, North East | Plains Farm Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #715 of 811 | #437 of 811 |
| National rank | #14405 of 15,697 | #8740 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 7–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 341 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 341 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 26.7% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 94.7% | 68.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 38% | 65% |
| 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.plainsfarmacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Plains Farm Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 17.1).
- •Plains Farm Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (65% vs 38%).
- •Plains Farm Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (9% vs 1%).
- •Barnes Junior School is the larger school with 341 students compared with 164.
- •Barnes Junior School is a local authority school while Plains Farm 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 Plains Farm Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Plains Farm Academy ranks higher (46.7 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 Plains Farm Academy?
About 973 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Barnes Junior School: 341. Plains Farm Academy: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Barnes Junior School and Plains Farm Academy rank in North East?
Barnes Junior School is 715th of 811 and Plains Farm Academy is 437th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).