Barnes Junior School
Community primary school in Sunderland (Sunderland).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
Mount Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear SR4 7QF at Barnes Junior School, we aim to provide the best possible opportunity for all learners to fulfil their potential in a safe and supportive environment where everyone is valued . We encourage our children to develop the knowledge and skills that will enable them to contribute successfully to the local and global community .
We are a caring school where we respect each other and everyone is proud to learn and proud to achieve . We look forward to welcoming all who want to join our learning community . Barnes Junior School is an inclusive environment where we all respect individual's liberty and there is a tolerance and understanding of different faiths and beliefs .
All individuals in school have an equal voice which underpins all we do at Barnes. We model democracy within our school via the Junior Leadership Team , assemblies and our curriculum work. Throughout our work in school, we give our pupils an opportunity to challenge opinions and beliefs that are contrary to fundamental British values.
We celebrate these values which include freedom, tolerance of each other and respect for the rule of law .
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
12 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Governance
- Barnes Behaviour Rules
- Music Lessons
- Wrap Around Care
- Anti-bullying
- Fundraising
- OPAL
- Celebration Assemblies
- Upcoming events
- The Hive and Nest
- Useful resources
- History
Awards
2 awardsiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Anti-Bullying CharterRecognised award
- Sing UpRecognised award
Key facts
- URN
- 108755
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- No Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Constituency
- Sunderland Central
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Governing body (11 current, 3 former)
Maintained school governing body.
Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Pauline Forster | Chair of Governors | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mrs Julie Thompson | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mr Chris Poulton | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Tamzin George | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Mrs Emma Dawn Mc Cabe | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Rachael Ward | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2026 · until 2030 |
| Ms Joanne Lowes | Governor | Nominated by LA and appointed by GB | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Ivan Wigham | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Tanith Buck | Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2024 · until 2028 |
| Mrs Joanne Hoyle | Governor | Appointed by GB/board | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mrs Nicola Moorhead | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2023 · until 2027 ends 2027 |
| Mr Chris Poulton Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Tamzin George Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
| Mrs Katy Wood Former | Governor | Elected by parents | since 2022 · term ended 2026 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record