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Farringdon Community Academy

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Farringdon Community Academy

Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3EL

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Pupils
675
Ages
11-16
FSM
44.6%
Attainment 8
44.5
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Jan 2023

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
44.5
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
26.1%
Basics 9-5
48.5%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
28.7%
EBacc APS
3.93
EBacc 9-5
19.9%
EBacc 9-4
23.5%
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About Farringdon Community Academy

Farringdon Community Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. The school has around 675 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3EL | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Farringdon Community Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Jan 2023 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Farringdon Community Academy)
  3. Jan 2021 — Leaders and those responsible for governanc… (predecessor: Farringdon Community Academy)
  4. Apr 2019 — Requires improvement (predecessor: Farringdon Community Academy)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Farringdon Community Academy

What is Farringdon Community Academy's Ofsted rating?
Farringdon Community Academy received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Farringdon Community Academy's latest exam results?
Farringdon Community Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 44.5. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Farringdon Community Academy located?
Farringdon Community Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland (SR3 3EL).
How many pupils attend Farringdon Community Academy?
Farringdon Community Academy has around 675 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Farringdon Community Academy with other schools?
View Farringdon Community Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Sunderland.