Plains Farm Academy
Tudor Grove, Sunderland, SR3 1SUOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Plains Farm Academy is a primary school in Sunderland for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 29th of 41 primary schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2015.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 24 March 2015, report published 27 April 2015
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 3 December 2024
Pupils embody the values of this nurturing, warm and supportive school. Pupils flourish because they are cared for deeply. At the heart of every decision the school makes are pupils' needs. An atmosphere where respect is commonplace has been created by the school. There is a culture of high expectations. Pupils feel happy and safe in school. They are keen to learn and are very appreciative of the varied experiences the school provides for them. Pupils are respectful and understanding of each other's needs. They show consideration and care. Pupils are routinely kind to each other. The behaviour they show at all points of the day is exemplary. The school has high expectations of pupils. Everyone in school models these expectations. Pupils benefit from a well-thought-out curriculum that helps them to achieve well. This includes those pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Learning is brought to life through many additional experiences. These include visits to a local mosque and taking part in woodland in their forest school. Pupils participate in a wide range of clubs and extra-curricular activities. These include making bracelets club, football, youth club and craft opportunities. Activities on offer are tailored to pupils' interests and talents. Several of them are run by pupils to develop their own leadership skills.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
23 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
164 pupils on roll, with places for 240
Schools near Plains Farm Academy
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Avenue Primary School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| Barnes Junior School | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 38% met the expected standard |
| Barnes Infant Academy | 0.6 miles | Report card: Expected standard | Not published |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 95% met the expected standard |
| Thorney Close Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- INSPIRE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Miss Lesley Cassidy
- Phone
- 01915203109
- Address
- Tudor Grove, Sunderland, SR3 1SU
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 139389
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.