Farringdon Community Academy vs Mill Hill Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.6 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Farringdon Community Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
712 students
Mill Hill Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 5–11
434 students
| Measure | Farringdon Community Academy Sunderland, North East | Mill Hill Primary School Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 46 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #97 of 185 | #186 of 811 |
| National rank | #2193 of 4,090 | #3707 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–16 | Ages 5–11 |
| Students | 712 | 434 |
| Pupils on roll | 712 | 434 |
| Free school meals | 42.6% | 15.4% |
| Capacity filled | 67.8% | 103.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 79% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 7% |
| 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 | fca.northerneducationtrust.org/ | www.millhillprimaryschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Mill Hill Primary School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 45.6).
- •Farringdon Community Academy is the larger school with 712 students compared with 434.
- •Farringdon Community Academy is a academy school while Mill Hill 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 Community Academy better than Mill Hill Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), Mill Hill Primary School ranks higher (71.1 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 Farringdon Community Academy and Mill Hill Primary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Farringdon Community Academy: 712. Mill Hill Primary School: 434. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Farringdon Community Academy and Mill Hill Primary School rank in North East?
Farringdon Community Academy is 97th of 185 and Mill Hill Primary School is 186th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).