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Plains Farm Academy

Sunderland, SR3 1SU · Sunderland · primary school

Ofsted: Good · 2015 Mixed Primary
OfstedGood
Pupils176
FSM46.8%
KS2 expected65%

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 (2015-03-24)

Overall effectiveness
Good
Effectiveness of leadership and management
Good
Early years provision (where applicable)
Outstanding

Similar schools nearby

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

Richard Avenue Primary School 0.6 mi · Primary · Good Sunderland, SR4 7LQ Barnes Junior School 0.6 mi · Primary · Good Sunderland, SR4 7QF Barnes Infant Academy 0.6 mi · Primary · Good Sunderland, SR4 7QF St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland 0.7 mi · Primary · Good Sunderland, SR2 7QN Thorney Close Primary School 0.8 mi · Primary · Good Sunderland, SR3 4BB Broadway Junior School 0.9 mi · Primary · Good Sunderland, SR4 8NW

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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