Plains Farm Academy
Academy sponsor led
Sunderland, SR3 1SU
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 46% in England
40 of 75 in Sunderland
Pupils
164
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
6.4%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading, writing & maths (expected standard) | 59% | 68% | 65% | |
| Higher standard | 7% | 7% | 9% | |
| Reading | 69% | 75% | 74% | |
| Writing | 69% | 71% | 70% | |
| Maths | 69% | 71% | 65% |
Nearby primary schools
- Richard Avenue Primary School · 0.5 mi · No rating · Bottom 42% in England
- Barnes Junior School · 0.6 mi · No rating · Bottom 25% in England
- Barnes Infant Academy · 0.6 mi · Report card
- St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland · 0.6 mi · No rating · Top 2% in England
- Thorney Close Primary School · 0.8 mi · Good · Top 48% in England
- Broadway Junior School · 1.0 mi · No rating · Bottom 37% in England
Best primary schools in Sunderland · Best primary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
Plains Farm Academy is in Thorney Close & Plains Farm (typical home £120,000, crime high).
What is Plains Farm Academy's Ofsted rating?
Plains Farm Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Plains Farm Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Plains Farm Academy is in the top 46% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.