Farringdon Academy

School Name: Farringdon Academy
Address: Archer Road, Farringdon
Town/City: Sunderland
County: Tyne and Wear
Postcode: SR3 3DJ
Telephone Number: 01915 227673
Website: www.farringdonacademy.co.uk/

Phase: Primary (ages 3-11)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2012
Trust: Inspire Multi Academy Trust
Sponsor: Inspire Multi Academy Trust

Academy Headteacher: Mrs Claire McDermott
Capacity: 377
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 15 January 2026:
Number of pupils: 384 (55% boys & 45% girls)
Enrollment: 102% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 47.6%

URN: 139103
DfE Number: 394/2338
UKPRN: 10039611
UPRN: 45067649
Region: North East (E12000001)
District: Sunderland (E08000024)
Constituency: Houghton and Sunderland South (E14001295)
Electoral Ward: St Chad's (E05001166)

Easting & Northing: 436940E, 553728N
Latitude & Longitude: 54° 52' 39.33" N 1° 25' 32.43" W
Plus Code: 9C6WVHHF+2P

DfE Record: View record

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