Farringdon Academy Catchment Area
Farringdon Academy is a academy converter primary school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 3–11, with 370 pupils, and a capacity of 377 places. The school is operating close to capacity — catchment area boundaries apply when the school is oversubscribed.
3–11
Age range
370
Pupils
377
Capacity
98%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2022
Farringdon Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Farringdon Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sunderland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sunderland catchment area documents →Farringdon Academy — School Information
- Full address
- Archer Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, SR3 3DJ
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 3–11 years
- Free school meals
- 44.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 139103
Other Primary Schools in Sunderland
If Farringdon Academy is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sunderland are the next closest alternatives.
Marsden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR6 7HJ
Barnes Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR4 7QF
Broadway Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR4 8NW
Grangetown Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR2 8PX
Fulwell Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR6 9EE
Grange Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR5 1EA
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Frequently Asked Questions — Farringdon Academy
Is Farringdon Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Farringdon Academy is operating close to its capacity of 377 places (98% full). Catchment boundaries are likely to apply when the school is oversubscribed at the next intake.
What is the admissions policy for Farringdon Academy? ▾
Admission to Farringdon Academy is managed by Sunderland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Farringdon Academy cover? ▾
Farringdon Academy is a primary school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 3–11. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Farringdon Academy? ▾
Farringdon Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2022. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.