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Farringdon Academy
Archer Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3DJ, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
37.3 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
370
Capacity
377
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
98%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, ranking in the top 63% nationally for expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at Key Stage 2. However, only 3% of pupils reach the higher standard, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to excel. Parent satisfaction appears positive, but the LocaleIQ score suggests there are areas for development compared to other schools.
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Last inspected: 1 March 2022Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 60% | Bottom 37% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 3% | Bottom 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British88.6%
Black African6.2%
Mixed W+B African1.1%
White Other0.8%
Other0.8%
Asian Other0.5%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White Irish0.3%
Asian Indian0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
Location
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54.87696, -1.42583 · SR3 3DJ
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN139103
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.farringdonacademy.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Farringdon Academy rated by Ofsted?
Farringdon Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 1 March 2022.
Is Farringdon Academy a good school?
Farringdon Academy scores 37.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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