Barnwell Academy is a primary school based in Houghton le Spring under the Sunderland local authority.

The school educates mixed pupils aged 3 to 11. It currently has 317 pupils on roll with space for 210, offering a broad curriculum across all primary year groups.

Ofsted last inspected the school on 20 June 2023, awarding it a Outstanding rating. The report noted positive aspects of leadership, safeguarding and the school’s approach to pupil development.