Barnes Infant Academy

Contact details for the school

School Name: Barnes Infant Academy
Address: Mount Road, Barnes
Town/City: Sunderland
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: SR4 7QF
Telephone Number: 01915 251203
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Primary (ages 3-7)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2014
Trust: Vision Learning Trust Limited

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sandra Bell
Capacity: 360
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 311 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 86% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 13.1%

Location and administration

URN: 141045
DfE Number: 394/2003
UKPRN: 10046458
UPRN: 45082165
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Sunderland Central (E14001531)
Electoral Ward: Barnes & Thornhill (E05016373)

Easting & Northing: 437966E, 555969N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 53' 51.55" N 1° 24' 33.81" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVHXR+36

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Sandra Bell - Local Governor. Appointed on 1 September 2025 (Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal).
  • Mr Karl Cruickshanks - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 April 2026 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 19 April 2030.
  • Mrs Hannah Ebblewhite - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 June 2029.
  • Mrs Sarah Lewis - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 June 2029.
  • Mrs Claire Monaghan - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2025 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 19 June 2029.
  • Mr Mahbubur Rahman - Local Governor. Appointed on 6 November 2023 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 3 March 2026.
  • Mrs Zoe Thompson - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Mrs Zoe Thompson - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Miss Alycia Wallace - Local Governor. Appointed on 20 June 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 June 2029.
  • Mrs Emma Whelam-Tate - Local Governor. Appointed on 25 September 2025 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 24 September 2029.
  • Mr Christopher Wilkinson - Local Governor. Appointed on 13 October 2025 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 12 October 2029.