Farringdon Academy vs Sandhill View Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farringdon Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
384 students
Sandhill View Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
743 students
| Measure | Farringdon Academy Sunderland, North East | Sandhill View Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #607 of 811 | #137 of 185 |
| National rank | #12218 of 15,697 | #2985 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 384 | 743 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 743 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 54% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 99.1% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 38.6 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 48.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 59.7% |
| EBacc average points | – | 3.08 |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.farringdonacademy.co.uk/ | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (29.9 vs 29.4).
- •Sandhill View Academy is the larger school with 743 students compared with 384.
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 Farringdon Academy better than Sandhill View Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Farringdon Academy and Sandhill View Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farringdon Academy: 384. Sandhill View Academy: 743. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farringdon Academy and Sandhill View Academy rank in North East?
Farringdon Academy is 607th of 811 and Sandhill View Academy is 137th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).