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Plains Farm Academy
Tudor Grove, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1SU, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
52.8 / 100
Top 47%
Better than 53% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
176
Capacity
240
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
73%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with 65% of students achieving expected levels in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 50% nationally. While the percentage of pupils reaching a higher standard is relatively low at 9%, the overall academic environment appears supportive, as indicated by a LocaleIQ score better than 53% of schools.
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Last inspected: 24 March 2015Older inspection ⓘLeadership & 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 9% | Top 41% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British85.2%
Black African8.5%
Other2.8%
Mixed W+B African1.7%
Asian Other0.6%
Black Other0.6%
White Other0.6%
Location
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54.88806, -1.40909 · SR3 1SU
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN139389
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.plainsfarmacademy.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Plains Farm Academy rated by Ofsted?
Plains Farm Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 March 2015.
Is Plains Farm Academy a good school?
Plains Farm Academy scores 52.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 47% 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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