Barnes Junior School is a community school serving families in Sunderland and the wider Sunderland area. The school is well established within the local education landscape.

Barnes Junior School caters for mixed pupils from 7 to 11 years. With 362 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 360, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 14 June 2023, rated the school Outstanding. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.