New Silksworth Academy Infant vs Plains Farm Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.7 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
New Silksworth Academy Infant
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–7
215 students
Plains Farm Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
164 students
| Measure | New Silksworth Academy Infant Sunderland, North East | Plains Farm Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 34 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #567 of 811 | #437 of 811 |
| National rank | #11472 of 15,697 | #8740 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 215 | 164 |
| Pupils on roll | 215 | 164 |
| Free school meals | 28.9% | 41.8% |
| Capacity filled | 102.4% | 68.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 65% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 9% |
| 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.newsilksworthacademy.co.uk | www.plainsfarmacademy.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Plains Farm Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (46.7 vs 33.8).
- •New Silksworth Academy Infant is the larger school with 215 students compared with 164.
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 New Silksworth Academy Infant better than Plains Farm Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Plains Farm Academy ranks higher (46.7 vs 33.8 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 New Silksworth Academy Infant and Plains Farm Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
New Silksworth Academy Infant: 215. Plains Farm Academy: 164. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do New Silksworth Academy Infant and Plains Farm Academy rank in North East?
New Silksworth Academy Infant is 567th of 811 and Plains Farm Academy is 437th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).