The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 44.6 vs national 43.8)
- This school does not have a sixth form
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
44.6
0.8 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
50%
8.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
29%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 21 days per year on average — over a month of school.
33% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
7% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 57 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 675
- Capacity
- 64%
- FSM
- 44.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jordan Bedford
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
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Location
Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3EL
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFarringdon Community Sports College
Secondary · Very close
Farringdon Academy
Primary · 465m away
East Herrington Primary Academy
Primary · 717m away
Hasting Hill Academy
Primary · 953m away
Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy
Primary · 963m away
Thorney Close Primary School
Primary · 1.2km away
Portland College
Special school · 1.4km away
Portland Academy
Academy · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Farringdon Community Academy?
Farringdon Community Academy currently has 675 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Farringdon Community Academy take?
Farringdon Community Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 16. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Farringdon Community Academy?
Farringdon Community Academy is in Sunderland, SR3 3EL, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Farringdon Community Academy have a sixth form?
No, Farringdon Community Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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