Farringdon Academy, Sunderland

From the headteacher's welcome: "I'm delighted to welcome you to Farringdon Academy-a place where we truly believe that together we live, learn and inspire . Our school is built on teamwork, kindness, and a shared commitment to making a positive difference for every child and every family who walks through our doors."

Clubs and activities named on the school's website include football and choir.

The school runs a breakfast club.

In 2025, 69% of Year 6 pupils at Farringdon Academy reached the expected standard in reading and 74% in maths. At the average state primary the figures were 77% and 78% in Sunderland and 77% and 75% across England.

Results rose from 67% in reading and 69% in maths in 2024.

For September 2026 entry, 35 families put Farringdon Academy as their first choice and 51 named it as one of their preferences, for 45 places offered. It had fewer first-choice applications than places. Every family who put it first was offered a place there for 2026 entry.

The nearest other state primary schools to Farringdon Academy are Hasting Hill Academy (0.4 miles, Good, 77% reading, 64% maths); Thorney Close Primary School (0.4 miles, Good, 80% reading, 78% maths); East Herrington Primary Academy (0.6 miles, Good, 84% reading, 90% maths); and Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy (0.9 miles, Outstanding, 97% reading, 97% maths).

Farringdon Academy's 2025 results were higher than 1 of these 4 schools.

Farringdon Academy is one of 5 schools run by Inspire Multi Academy Trust, an academy trust.

Across the trust's primary schools, 63% of Year 6 pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths in 2024/25.

44.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the average state school (25%), and 2.6% speak English as an additional language, against 18.8% on average, according to the 2026 school census.

The largest ethnic groups are White British (90%) and Black (6%).

In 2026, 60 pupils (15.6%) received SEN support and 7 (1.8%) had an education, health and care plan, against 16.2% and 4.6% at the average state school. The most common need among them is speech, language and communication needs.

The nearest tram or metro stop is South Hylton (Tyne and Wear Metro Station), about 2.1 miles away in a straight line.

10 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Allendale Road-Alnwick Road (s-bound), 70 metres away.

Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood Farringdon Academy stands in is among the 10% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.

In August 2026, police recorded 237 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well above the typical figure around schools in Sunderland (148), as is usual near a town centre.

In 2024/25, Farringdon Academy issued 3 suspensions, 0.8 for every 100 pupils (the average state school: 6.3), and no permanent exclusions.

The secondary schools closest to Farringdon Academy are Farringdon Community Academy (0.3 miles), Sandhill View Academy (0.8 miles) and Venerable Bede Church of England Academy (1.5 miles).