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Farringdon Community Academy
Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3EL, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
8.3 / 100
Bottom 8%
Better than 8% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
675
Capacity
1,050
Ages
11–16
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
64%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 44.6, this school performs in the top 57% nationally, and 70% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths. However, it is important to note that the school received a "Requires Improvement" rating from Ofsted in January 2023, indicating areas that need attention. Parent satisfaction may vary, and the LocaleIQ score suggests it is performing better than only 8% of schools, which could be a consideration for families.
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Last inspected: 10 January 2023Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & Management: Requires improvement
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 44.6 | Bottom 43% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 70% | Top 39% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 50% | Top 36% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 29% | Top 46% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 24% | Top 46% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British90.5%
Black African1.9%
Mixed W+Asian1.0%
Mixed Other1.0%
White Other1.0%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.4%
Asian Other0.3%
Mixed W+B African0.1%
Black Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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54.87288, -1.42738 · SR3 3EL
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN150268
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is Farringdon Community Academy rated by Ofsted?
Farringdon Community Academy was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 10 January 2023.
Is Farringdon Community Academy a good school?
Farringdon Community Academy scores 8.3/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 8% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Farringdon Community Academy in GCSEs?
Farringdon Community Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 44.6. 70% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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