Farringdon Academy is a academy converter located in Sunderland, within the Sunderland local authority. The school plays an important role in the local community and forms part of the state funded education system in England.

Farringdon Academy caters for mixed pupils from 3 to 11 years. With 370 pupils enrolled and a capacity of 377, the school provides a structured and balanced curriculum aligned with national expectations.

The most recent Ofsted inspection, published on 1 March 2022, rated the school Good. Inspectors highlighted the overall quality of education and the strong relationships between staff and pupils.