The short version
Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2024).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2024
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
D+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.88
Band 5Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Further education
- Phase
- 16 plus
- Ages
- 16–99
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mrs Toni Rhodes (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksFull inspection: Outstanding
14 official reports linked on this page, including 13 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
May 2022 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
December 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
October 2020 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Good
June 2016 | Full Inspection
Further education teacher training inspection
April 2012 | Inspection
Curriculum and development visit
March 2012 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Curriculum and development visit
October 2010 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
January 2010 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
July 2007 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
January 2007 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
March 2006 | Full Inspection
Reinspection
May 2004 | Inspection
Reinspection
April 2003 | Inspection
Location
Bede Centre, Durham Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4AH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThornhill Park School
Independent · 411m away
Richard Avenue Primary School
Primary · 535m away
Barbara Priestman School
Special school · 823m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Primary · 823m away
Barbara Priestman Academy
Academy · 823m away
Springwell Dene School
Special school · 1.0km away
The Link School
Pupil referral unit · 1.0km away
Sunningdale School
Special school · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is City of Sunderland College's Ofsted rating?
City of Sunderland College was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in October 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
What ages does City of Sunderland College take?
City of Sunderland College caters for pupils aged 16 to 99. It is classified as a 16 plus school.
Where is City of Sunderland College?
City of Sunderland College is in Sunderland, SR3 4AH, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does City of Sunderland College have a sixth form?
Yes, City of Sunderland College has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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