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Farringdon Community Academy
Allendale Road, Sunderland SR3 3EL
Farringdon Community Academy is a non-selective academy. It caters for boys and girls aged between 11 and 16. Ofsted last inspected the school in January 2023. The present school opened in 2023.
This school is a member of Northern Education Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Hetton Academy, Red House Academy, Dyke House Sports and Technology College, Walbottle Academy and Manor Community Academy.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Environment and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Progress and Attainment.
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Environment: Excellent. Air pollution and traffic accidents are very low, while crime is roughly average.
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix is in balance with the local community, while ethnic representation is slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is quite low. Show details
Finances: Below average. However, the school budget has been roughly in balance
Attainment: Poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. There is no information for students aged 16-18.
Attendance: Poor. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both very high.
Progress: Poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: There is no sixth form at this school.
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