# Plains Farm Academy — Sunderland, United Kingdom

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## At a glance

- **Type:** Primary
- **Parent rating:** 4.7/5 from 4 published reviews
- **Principal:** Miss L A Cassidy

## Contact

- **Address:** Tudor Grove, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear
- **Phone:** 0191 520 3109
- **Website:** https://www.plainsfarmacademy.co.uk
- **SchoolBrowse profile:** https://schoolbrowse.com/gb/sunderland/plains-farm-academy-14552

## About

Plains Farm Academy is the heart of the Plains Farm community and offers a safe, secure and nurturing environment to learn. Welcome to Plains Farm Academy, where we provide a broad, balanced, rich, varied and stimulating, creative curriculum which motivates, challenges and inspires all to have the highest aspirations and standards, ensuring excellence for everyone on their learning journey.

## Official rankings

- **Ofsted (Leadership and Management):** Good — Mar 2015
- **Ofsted (Overall Effectiveness):** Good — Mar 2015

## Recent parent reviews

- **5/5** — Brilliant school with amazing staff!: I'm so grateful to have found Plains Farm Academy for my children. The staff are friendly, supportive, and genuinely care about their well-being. My child loves attending school and is thriving in their learning journey. The facilities are excellent and the values of 'Be Ready, Be Safe, Be Respectful' really shine through in everything they do. *(Aug 2022)*
- **4/5** — Mixed feelings about the school: I have mixed feelings about Plains Farm Academy. On the one hand, my child loves attending school and the staff are generally friendly. However, I've had some issues with communication and feel that the school could do more to involve parents in their child's education. Additionally, the school's facilities could be improved. *(Jun 2022)*
- **5/5** — Fantastic school with a nurturing atmosphere: My child has been at Plains Farm Academy for a year now, and I've been consistently impressed with the level of care and attention they receive. The teachers are warm, approachable, and genuinely interested in their pupils' progress. The school's focus on wellbeing and mental health is also a huge strength. *(Mar 2022)*
- **5/5** — Wonderful school experience: I have fond memories of my child's time at Plains Farm Academy. The school's focus on character development, creativity, and community service really impressed me. My child made incredible progress and became a confident, independent learner. I highly recommend this school to any parent looking for a supportive and inclusive environment. *(Dec 2021)*

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