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Barnwell Academy

Ofsted: Outstanding
(Nov 2021)
·Barnwell School, Whitefield Estate, HOUGHTON-LE-SPRING, DH4 7RT · Sunderland
Number of places
36 places
Age range
0–4 yrs
Last inspected
Nov 2021
Local authority
Sunderland

About this day nursery

Barnwell Academy is a welcoming and inclusive educational institution dedicated to fostering a secure, nurturing, and stimulating learning environment where every child is encouraged to achieve their fullest potential. With a commitment to comprehensive development, the academy offers a rich curriculum complemented by a wide array of extracurricular activities.

The curriculum is thoughtfully designed to promote aspirations, ensuring that pupils develop a strong desire to succeed and understand their future possibilities. Emphasising inclusion, the curriculum is adapted to cater to diverse learning styles, fostering independent and successful learners.

A holistic approach ensures that the curriculum is well-planned and sequenced, enabling students to make connections across various subjects. Beyond academics, Barnwell Academy places a high priority on the well-being of its pupils, integrating its six core values of respect, responsibility, compassion, positivity, perseverance, and teamwork into all experiences.

The academy also offers a day care facility for children from birth to five years old, providing both full and half-day sessions, along with wrap-around care and holiday programmes. This ensures a seamless educational journey for children, supporting both their academic and personal growth within a supportive community.

What it's like

Children are very happy and settled at this welcoming nursery. They show that they feel secure in the care of the nurturing staff. Children benefit greatly from a range of exciting and challenging experiences.

Holistic DevelopmentInclusive EnvironmentDedicated to Well-beingWrap-around Care

Pricing & funding

Fees are structured by age bands with rates charged per session, day, or week. Extra session fees include all meals, drinks, and snacks. For funded hours, additional charges apply for lunch, tea, or full-day meal menus, while breakfast and mid-session snacks are free.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)
  • Lunch menu£2.70 / day
  • Tea menu£2.10 / day
  • Full Day meal menu£4.25 / day
  • Extra session fee (0-2 years)£34.00 / session
  • Extra session fee (0-2 years)£60.00 / day

Good to know

  • Sibling discount of 10% is available.
  • Extra session fees include all meals, drinks, and snacks.
  • Additional charges apply for lunch, tea, and full-day meals under funded hours.
  • Breakfast, mid-session snacks, and milk are provided free of charge.
  • A late collection fee of £6.45 applies.

Key facts

Age range

0-5 years for daycare, 3-4 years for nursery

Session types

Half day sessions: 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Half day sessions: 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Full day sessions: 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

Opening hours

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM daily, 50 weeks a year

Term time / All Year

All Year

Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted rating for Barnwell Academy

Last inspected 3 November 2021 · Julie Foers

Safeguarding effective
Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding

What it's like to attend

Children are very happy and settled at this welcoming nursery. They show that they feel secure in the care of the nurturing staff. Children benefit greatly from a range of exciting and challenging experiences.

Inspector highlights

  • Children benefit from a robust curriculum that covers all areas of learning.
  • The manager is inspirational and has a very strong vision for the nursery.
  • Parents speak highly of staff and the quality of education and care they provide.
  • Staff are highly skilled and well qualified, with superb relationships with children.
  • Staff provide excellent opportunities for children to access fresh air and exercise and learn about nature.
Inspection #10131630 · Source: OfstedView full Ofsted report

What parents say

Verbatim quotes recorded in the Ofsted inspection

"Parents speak highly of staff and the quality of education and care they provide."

"They comment that they feel informed about their child's day."

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

There is very strong support for children with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Staff work closely with health visitors and other health professionals to help identify where children might need extra support.

Outdoor space

Children use a variety of brushes and paint rollers to make marks with water during play outside, which helps to develop their larger muscles, balance, and coordination. They also navigate wheelbarrows along winding paths in the nursery garden and use their whole bodies as they climb up steps and slopes and slide back down, providing superb support for their physical development.

Inspection history

Date: July 2016

  • November 2021Outstanding
  • July 2016Outstanding

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