The short version
Above-average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 49.0 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (110% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
49.0
5.2 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
49%
7.2pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
49%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.15
Band 2Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
91%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
10%
Employment
Directly into work
0%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 235 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 15 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
23% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 15 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 124 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,392
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 32.8%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- ASPIRE NORTH EAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Joanne Maw (Principal)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7TF
Town setting
Schools nearby
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Secondary · 826m away
Hill View Infant Academy
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Thornhill Academy
Secondary · 1.3km away
Argyle House School
Independent · 1.3km away
Questions parents ask
Is Southmoor Academy a selective school?
No. Southmoor Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is Southmoor Academy's Ofsted rating?
Southmoor Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Southmoor Academy?
Southmoor Academy currently has 1,392 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Southmoor Academy take?
Southmoor Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Southmoor Academy?
Southmoor Academy is in Sunderland, SR2 7TF, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Southmoor Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Southmoor Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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