Farringdon Community Academy is a secondary academy in Sunderland, North East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this academy and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Farringdon Community Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.04 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 45.9, 73% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths.
The school has 675 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 20.0%, 45% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 12.3%.
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Farringdon Community Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.04, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 45.9. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
73% of students at Farringdon Community Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
Farringdon Community Academy has an overall absence rate of 12.3%. The national average for secondary schools is approximately 5.5%.
The teacher turnover rate at Farringdon Community Academy is 20.0%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Farringdon Community Academy has 675 pupils on roll.
45% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Data last updated: April 2026
Farringdon Community Academy was rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted following an inspection in January 2023 (3 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Farringdon Community Academy is overdue for reinspection.
A "Requires Improvement" rating means Ofsted identified areas where the school needs to improve. The school will typically be reinspected within 2 years. Around 12% of schools hold this rating.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Farringdon Community Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
87/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
24/mo
28% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 10 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 6.5
Bus Stops
14
Within 500m
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Quality of Education
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Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.