Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy vs Farringdon Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 963 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
333 students
Farringdon Community Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
712 students
| Measure | Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy Sunderland, North East | Farringdon Community Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 96 Top 5% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #12 of 811 | #97 of 185 |
| National rank | #204 of 15,697 | #2193 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 333 | 712 |
| Pupils on roll | 333 | 712 |
| Free school meals | 8.5% | 42.6% |
| Capacity filled | 100.9% | 67.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 97% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 33% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 44.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 50% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 69.9% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.93 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.benedictbiscopacademy.co.uk | fca.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (96.4 vs 45.6).
- •Farringdon Community Academy is the larger school with 712 students compared with 333.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy better than Farringdon Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy ranks higher (96.4 vs 45.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy and Farringdon Community Academy?
About 963 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy: 333. Farringdon Community Academy: 712. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy and Farringdon Community Academy rank in North East?
Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy is 12th of 811 and Farringdon Community Academy is 97th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).