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Farringdon Academy

Sunderland, SR3 3DJ · Sunderland · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2022 Mixed Primary
OfstedGood
Pupils370
FSM44.4%
KS2 expected60%

Catchment / designated area

Explicit: council abolished the catchment system in 2003 in favour of a primary-to-secondary 'cluster' system plus pure distance; 'does not operate a catchment area system.'

Source: Sunderland admissions policy

Ofsted judgement breakdown (2022-03-01)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding is effective?
Yes
Early years provision (where applicable)
Good

Similar schools nearby

Same area, prioritising the same phase — useful for shortlisting alternatives.

Hasting Hill Academy 0.4 mi · Primary · Good Sunderland, SR3 4LY Thorney Close Primary School 0.4 mi · Primary · Good Sunderland, SR3 4BB East Herrington Primary Academy 0.6 mi · Primary · Good Sunderland, SR3 3PR Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy 0.9 mi · Primary · Not judged Sunderland, SR3 2RE Plains Farm Academy 1.0 mi · Primary · Good Sunderland, SR3 1SU St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland 1.1 mi · Primary · Not judged Sunderland, SR4 8HP

Data sourced from GIAS, Ofsted and official Sunderland admissions publications. Figures can change year to year — always confirm with the school before applying.

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