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Farringdon Academy

Sunderland, SR3 3DJPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Mar 2022
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 47 places
Ranking
#7,281
of 13,686 nationally

About Farringdon Academy

Farringdon Academy is a mixed state primary school in Sunderland, currently home to 370 pupils against a capacity of 377, meaning it is essentially full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 44.4%, which is notably high and suggests the school serves a community with significant socioeconomic need. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 53 applications for 47 places, making it officially oversubscribed. Of those applicants, 45 listed Farringdon as their first preference, and all 45 were offered a place. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.13, indicating that while competition exists, most families who want a place here are likely to secure one. The school has a nursery provision, so children can join from age three, and it is non-denominational, with no religious character. Headteacher Claire McDermott leads a school that has clearly built a solid local reputation, given the steady demand.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressArcher Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR3 3DJ
HeadteacherClaire McDermott
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils370
Free School Meals (FSM)44.4%
School Capacity370 / 377 (98% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

1 Mar 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 May 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

8
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallPlaying FieldsDining HallChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

RoundersCricketAthleticsFootballSwimming

Clubs & Activities

Science ClubChoirArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyMulti-Sensory

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:55 – 15:15

Breakfast club

07:50-08:55

After-school care

15:15-17:15

Source: farringdonacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Farringdon Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.