East Herrington Primary Academy vs Farringdon Community Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 717 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Herrington Primary Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
476 students
Farringdon Community Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
712 students
| Measure | East Herrington Primary Academy Sunderland, North East | Farringdon Community Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 79 Top 25% | 46 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #110 of 811 | #97 of 185 |
| National rank | #2357 of 15,697 | #2193 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 476 | 712 |
| Pupils on roll | 476 | 712 |
| Free school meals | 15.3% | 42.6% |
| Capacity filled | 99.2% | 67.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 81% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | – |
| 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.ehpa.co.uk/ | fca.northerneducationtrust.org/ |
The verdict
- •East Herrington Primary Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (78.6 vs 45.6).
- •Farringdon Community Academy is the larger school with 712 students compared with 476.
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 East Herrington Primary Academy better than Farringdon Community Academy?
On the Success Index (England), East Herrington Primary Academy ranks higher (78.6 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 East Herrington Primary Academy and Farringdon Community Academy?
About 717 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
East Herrington Primary Academy: 476. Farringdon Community Academy: 712. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do East Herrington Primary Academy and Farringdon Community Academy rank in North East?
East Herrington Primary Academy is 110th of 811 and Farringdon Community Academy is 97th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).