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Welcome to Farringdon Community Sports College in Sunderland.

Our Beliefs

We value all students equally and ensure that their opportunities and experiences reflect this in order that they can fulfil both their personal and academic potential. We acknowledge that education is a life-long process and as such a partnership between the school, the students, their parents and the wider community.

Aims



Head Teacher Mr D. Thornton
Head Teacher
Mr D. Thornton
  • Create a positive learning environment which will develop and enhance the self esteem of all students.
  • Develop in our students a love of learning enabling them to achieve personal excellence through developing essential knowledge and skills
  • Develop personal, spiritual and moral values which encourage tolerance of others and a responsible attitude towards the societies of which they are, and may become, a part.
  • Develop in our students the capacity to make informed decisions related to their personal well being and future opportunities.
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Year 7 Induction Evening 6:30pm - Thursday July 9th

Whats going on

School production of Oliver!Oliver

This years school production of Oliver was a great success. Staff and students put on a show that was the best to date.

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92 new Year 7 students and their tutors had a fantastic time at Derwent Hill Outdoor Education Centre in the Lake District as they got to work, play and live together. Read more..

Year 7 visit to Derwent Hill

Year 6 Transition Days: Climate Change WorkshopYear 6 Transition Days: Climate Change Workshop

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50th AnniversaryFarra hits the half century Farringdon celbrates its 50th anniversary this year. Read more..

Director of Children Services visits FarraThe Director of Children’s Services, Dr Helen Paterson, paid a visit to our school
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Sports News

Indoor Rowing ChampionshipAll Farra students performed well at the first City of Sunderland Indoor Rowing Contest.
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Farringdon this year started off what is bound to be a yearly event after a very successful and enjoyable tour of Italy. Thirty boys from years 7,8 and 9 flew out to Italy on Monday 7th April for a weeks footballing trip near Verona. Read more..

Farringdon Verona footbal trip

Year 7 ski teamYr 7 Ski team win the North of England Schools Championship mixed team competition.
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Year 8 football teamYr 8 win the cup after a very good performance. Farringdon dominated large portions of the game. Read more..