Plains Farm Academy
URN: 139389 • Sunderland SR3 1SU
Overview
- Name
- Plains Farm Academy
- URN
- 139389
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- 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
- 54.4 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lesley Cassidy (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01915203109
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Tudor Grove, Sunderland SR3 1SU
Summary
Plains Farm Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Sunderland, serving 176 pupils with a capacity of 240. The school is dedicated to providing a broad and balanced curriculum that aims to motivate and inspire students, helping them to achieve their full potential. The ethos of the school emphasizes the importance of being ready, safe, and respectful, fostering a nurturing environment where children can develop as responsible citizens.
The academy prioritises the well-being of its students, ensuring that mental health and emotional support are integral to the school experience. Staff are committed to creating a caring and inclusive atmosphere, which is reflected in positive feedback from parents about the supportive community and the dedication of the teaching staff.
Plains Farm Academy also engages with the wider community, encouraging students to demonstrate resilience and independence in their learning journey. The school actively participates in initiatives such as the British Council International School Award and promotes values of tolerance and respect among its pupils.
The academy prioritises the well-being of its students, ensuring that mental health and emotional support are integral to the school experience. Staff are committed to creating a caring and inclusive atmosphere, which is reflected in positive feedback from parents about the supportive community and the dedication of the teaching staff.
Plains Farm Academy also engages with the wider community, encouraging students to demonstrate resilience and independence in their learning journey. The school actively participates in initiatives such as the British Council International School Award and promotes values of tolerance and respect among its pupils.
Useful links
- Facebook (other)
- Matomo cookies (other)
- Log in (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
- 240
- Pupils
- 176
- Boys
- 95
- Girls
- 81
- FSM %
- 46.80
- Open date
- 2013-04-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-05-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 176 | 95 | 81 | 240 | 46.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 188 | 94 | 94 | 240 | 45.10 |
| 2023-09-11 | 192 | 103 | 89 | 240 | 45.40 |
| 2022-09-11 | 192 | 103 | 89 | 240 | 45.40 |
| 2021-09-11 | 198 | 101 | 97 | 262 | 48.50 |
| 2020-09-11 | 195 | 104 | 91 | 262 | 38.50 |
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