The short version
Above-average GCSE results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are above the national average (Attainment 8: 50.7 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- This is a Roman Catholic school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
50.7
6.9 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
48%
6.0pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
70%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.43
Band 4Source: 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
95%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
92%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
4%
Based on 224 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 96 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Girls
- Character
- Roman Catholic
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,306
- Capacity
- 93%
- FSM
- 21%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Trust
- BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Marie Lanaghan (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
3 official reports linked on this page, including 2 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Thornhill Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmArgyle House School
Independent · Very close
Thornhill Academy
Secondary · 359m away
Consilium Evolve
Academy · 409m away
Barbara Priestman School
Special school · 715m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Primary · 715m away
Barbara Priestman Academy
Academy · 715m away
Ashbrooke School
Independent · 814m away
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Secondary · 852m away
Questions parents ask
Is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy a selective school?
No. St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy?
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy currently has 1,306 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy take?
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy?
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy is in Sunderland, SR2 7JN, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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