Farringdon Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Archer Road Farringdon Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR3 3DJ |
| Phone | 01915227673 |
| Reference Number | 139103 |
Farringdon Academy has made significant progress since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of 'Requires Improvement' to 'Good'. The school provides a supportive environment where pupils thrive academically and socially. Children enjoy attending school and engage actively in their learning due to the high expectations set by staff. The teaching of reading is particularly strong, with well-trained staff supporting pupils’ literacy skills from an early age. However, the inspection also highlighted that some pupils face challenges in recalling information from the curriculum, particularly due to the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 370 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 53.51%
Girls: 46.49% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 44.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 26.1 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 22 | 18 | 40 |
| 2 | 18 | 28 | 46 |
| 3 | 30 | 13 | 43 |
| 4 | 33 | 28 | 61 |
| 5 | 34 | 27 | 61 |
| 6 | 14 | 21 | 35 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 88.6% |
| African | 6.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White, Other | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.5% |
| Asian, Other | 0.5% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.3% |
| Indian | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 01 Mar 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 01 Mar 2022 | School inspection: |
| 09 May 2018 | Full inspection: |
| 14 May 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Dec 2012 | Academy conversion letter |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| Previously as Farringdon Primary School | |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 25 May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 25 May 2010 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 13 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Oct 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Feb 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 07 Feb 2008 | Monitoring visit |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 20 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
| 03 Mar 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)
- A well-structured reading curriculum that enhances pupils' literacy skills
- Positive school culture with well-mannered and friendly pupils
- Effective leadership ensuring curriculum improvements are in place
- High expectations from staff that foster a supportive learning environment
Areas for Improvement
- Some pupils struggle to recall key facts from lessons impacted by COVID-19
- Limited cultural and enrichment experiences for younger pupils due to pandemic disruptions
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 60% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 3% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 104 | ||
| Maths | 103 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -1 | ||
| Writing | -0.5 | ||
| Maths | -2.2 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 4 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
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