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Southmoor Academy
Goodgraded 28/09/2022Ages 11–181,392 pupilsDoes not apply
Southmoor Academy is a secondary school for pupils aged 11 to 18 in Sunderland. The school has around 1,392 pupils on roll. At its most recent graded Ofsted inspection in 28/09/2022, Southmoor Academy was judged Good. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 45.8 and 43% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing secondary schools in Sunderland can view Southmoor Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.6%England avg 91.0%
Persistent absence26.8%England avg 25.8%
Pupils per teacher15.3England avg 17.6
Teachers with QTS100%England avg 97%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals34.5%England avg 28.6%
English not first language6.7%England avg 18.3%
DfE school census, 2025/26
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 849
Progress 8-0.3
Grade 5+ English & maths49%
Grade 4+ English & maths73%
EBacc entry49%
EBacc average point score4.39
DfE, 2024/25
Sixth form — A-level
A-level grade (point score)31.2
Value added+0.15Above average · 95% CI 0.0 to 0.3
Retention86%
DfE 16-18 results, 2024/25
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