Farringdon Academy vs Thorney Close Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 714 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farringdon Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
384 students
Thorney Close Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
289 students
| Measure | Farringdon Academy Sunderland, North East | Thorney Close Primary School Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #607 of 811 | #520 of 811 |
| National rank | #12218 of 15,697 | #10430 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 384 | 289 |
| Pupils on roll | 384 | 289 |
| Free school meals | 47.6% | 55% |
| Capacity filled | 101.9% | 91.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 60% | 63% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 3% | 7% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.farringdonacademy.co.uk/ | www.thorneycloseprimary.org.uk |
The verdict
- •Thorney Close Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (38.7 vs 29.9).
- •Thorney Close Primary School does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (63% vs 60%).
- •Thorney Close Primary School does better on ks2: higher standard (7% vs 3%).
- •Farringdon Academy is the larger school with 384 students compared with 289.
- •Farringdon Academy is a academy school while Thorney Close Primary School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Thorney Close Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Thorney Close Primary School ranks higher (38.7 vs 29.9 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 Farringdon Academy and Thorney Close Primary School?
About 714 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farringdon Academy: 384. Thorney Close Primary School: 289. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farringdon Academy and Thorney Close Primary School rank in North East?
Farringdon Academy is 607th of 811 and Thorney Close Primary School is 520th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).