Southmoor Academy
Academy converter · Sixth form
Sunderland, SR2 7TF
Ofsted
No rating
Our ranking
Top 47% in England
6 of 18 in Sunderland
Pupils
1,398
First preferences per place
1.00
2026/27
Absence
8.2%
2024/25
A level average
C
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 45.8 | 45.8 | 49.0 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 40% | 43% | 49% | |
| Average English grade | 4.7 | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.2 | 4.6 | 5.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 48% | 43% | 52% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.56 | -0.28 | — |
73% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- St Aidan's Catholic Academy · 0.5 mi · Not judged · Top 22% in England
- Thornhill Academy · 0.8 mi · Good · Bottom 18% in England
- St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy · 0.9 mi · Good · Top 22% in England
- Venerable Bede Church of England Academy · 1.2 mi · Not judged · Bottom 23% in England
- Sandhill View Academy · 2.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 25% in England
- Christ's College · 2.4 mi · Good · Bottom 31% in England
Best secondary schools in Sunderland · Best secondary schools in Tyne and Wear
The neighbourhood
Southmoor Academy is in Hill View & Tunstall (typical home £227,000, crime low).
What is Southmoor Academy's Ofsted rating?
Southmoor Academy does not have a single overall Ofsted grade on record; see the Ofsted report for the latest inspection.
How does Southmoor Academy rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, Southmoor Academy is in the top 47% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.