The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2015).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2015
- 47% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
9%
+1.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 14 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 176
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 46.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Miss Lesley Cassidy
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Tudor Grove, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1SU
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Plains Farm Academy's Ofsted rating?
Plains Farm Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Plains Farm Academy?
Plains Farm Academy currently has 176 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Plains Farm Academy take?
Plains Farm Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Plains Farm Academy?
Plains Farm Academy is in Sunderland, SR3 1SU, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Plains Farm Academy have a sixth form?
No, Plains Farm Academy does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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