# Barbara Priestman Academy

Barbara Priestman Academy is a Special school for ages 11 to 19 in Sunderland, with 189 pupils.

## Term dates


We do not yet hold term dates for Barbara Priestman Academy. This establishment sets its own term dates rather than following the local authority calendar.

## Facts

- **URN:** 138530
- **UKPRN:** 10038145
- **Type:** Academy special converter
- **Phase:** Special
- **Ages:** 11–19
- **Pupils:** 189
- **Capacity:** 178
- **Trust:** The Ascent Academies' Trust (https://schooldates.co.uk/trust/ascent-academies-trust)
- **Local authority:** Sunderland (https://schooldates.co.uk/council/sunderland)
- **Address:** Meadowside, Sunderland, SR2 7QN
- **Coordinates:** 54.894853, -1.396653
- **Website:** https://www.barbara-priestman.org.uk
- **Opened:** 1 August 2012

## Provenance

- **Source:** Get Information about Schools (GIAS), Department for Education
- **As at:** 31 August 2026
- **Canonical page:** https://schooldates.co.uk/school/barbara-priestman-academy

## Licensing

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