Farringdon Academy
Sunderland, SR3 3DJ · Sunderland · primary school
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53rd of 73 primary schools in Sunderland we can score, 81 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 4.7/10 against 1,299 of them, against 3.5/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 60.0 · 39 | 41% | 1.59 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 34% | 1.75 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 3.0 · 29 | 26% | 0.75 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Farringdon Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 60.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 384 pupils against a stated capacity of 377. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the school maintain its Good Ofsted rating following the 2022 inspection?
What Ofsted said about Farringdon Academy
Overview
Pupils at Farringdon Academy “enjoy coming to school” due to the care shown by staff and high expectations for achievement. The report states that “leaders have put right the issues identified at the time of the previous inspection,” resulting in a revised curriculum that ensures most pupils remember what they have been taught. The school is described as a place where pupils are “well mannered and friendly” and feel safe.
Strengths
- The reading curriculum is a strength, with staff skilled in phonics and pupils becoming “confident readers” who talk “enthusiastically” about books.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are “supported extremely well,” accessing the full curriculum with expert advice.
- In mathematics, teachers successfully help pupils “know more and remember more” by building on previous learning and identifying gaps.
- Staff create a culture where pupils are “comfortable sharing their views” and trust adults to resolve disagreements.
- Governors and leaders “share a common vision” and challenge each other effectively to ensure improvement.
Areas to improve
- Leaders should continue to identify where pupils have gaps in learning from the pandemic and ensure the curriculum enables them to “catch up and make the progress that leaders intend.”
- Leaders should ensure “appropriate enrichment opportunities are carefully identified and embedded into the curriculum” to widen younger pupils’ knowledge of different cultures and beliefs.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective,” with staff receiving regular training and vulnerable pupils having dedicated adults they trust.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 49% |
| 2023/24 | 62% |
| 2024/25 | 60% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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