Farringdon Academy
URN: 139103 • Sunderland SR3 3DJ
Overview
- Name
- Farringdon Academy
- URN
- 139103
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 59.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Claire McDermott (since 2025) , Academy Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01915227673
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Archer Road, Sunderland SR3 3DJ
Summary
Farringdon Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Sunderland, serving approximately 370 pupils with a capacity of 377. As part of the Inspire Multi Academy Trust, the school is dedicated to creating a positive impact on the lives of its students and their families. The academy prides itself on fostering a caring and nurturing environment where every child is valued and respected.
The curriculum at Farringdon Academy is designed to be broad and balanced, enabling students to achieve their full potential. The school encourages children to discover and celebrate their talents while supporting them to become confident, independent, and resilient learners. The ethos of the school revolves around teamwork and community, ensuring that all pupils are provided with opportunities to thrive.
Farringdon Academy also emphasizes strong communication with parents and the wider community, offering various resources and support through its website. The school aims to keep families informed and engaged, making it a welcoming place for both students and their guardians.
The curriculum at Farringdon Academy is designed to be broad and balanced, enabling students to achieve their full potential. The school encourages children to discover and celebrate their talents while supporting them to become confident, independent, and resilient learners. The ethos of the school revolves around teamwork and community, ensuring that all pupils are provided with opportunities to thrive.
Farringdon Academy also emphasizes strong communication with parents and the wider community, offering various resources and support through its website. The school aims to keep families informed and engaged, making it a welcoming place for both students and their guardians.
Useful links
- Facebook (other)
- Log in (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Website design by Primarysite (other)
- Visit Our Trust Website (other)
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Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 377
- Pupils
- 370
- Boys
- 198
- Girls
- 172
- FSM %
- 44.40
- Open date
- 2012-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-03-02
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 370 | 198 | 172 | 377 | 44.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 377 | 195 | 182 | 377 | 45.90 |
| 2023-09-11 | 394 | 207 | 187 | 377 | 48.50 |
| 2022-09-11 | 394 | 207 | 187 | 377 | 48.50 |
| 2021-09-11 | 409 | 213 | 196 | 377 | 48.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 423 | 227 | 196 | 377 | 41.10 |
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