Southmoor Academy

Secondary
Academy
Ages 11 to 18

Ofsted: Good

Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TFOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

Southmoor Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland for ages 11 to 18. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 4th of 13 secondary schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2017.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 15 November 2017, report published 26 January 2018

Overall effectiveness: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Sixth form provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

251 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score49.0

49.0, 2.9 above the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths49%

49%, 3.6 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths72.9%

72.9%, 8.1 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc49.4%

49.4%, 8.9 percentage points above the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.39

4.39, 0.3 above the England average of 4.09.

A level results (key stage 5), 2024/25

90 students

Average point score per A level entry31.24

31.24, 3.76 below the England average of 35.00.

Average A level grade C, England average B-

Pupil numbers and mix

1,398 pupils on roll, with places for 1,264

Eligible for free school meals34.5%

34.5%, 8 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.7%

6.7%, 14.9 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support18.1%

18.1%, 3.3 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan0.8%

0.8%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near Southmoor Academy

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Hopespring Sunderland	0.3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Not published
St Aidan's Catholic Academy	0.5 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good to outstanding	Attainment 8: 51.2
Thornhill Academy	0.8 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.4
Argyle House School	0.8 miles	No Ofsted inspection	Attainment 8: 49.3
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy	0.9 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 50.7

School details

School type: Academy converter
Sector: Academy
Trust: ASPIRE NORTH EAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Age range: 11 to 18
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: Yes
Headteacher: Mrs Joanne Maw
Phone: 01915949991
Website: southmoorschool.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF
Local authority: Sunderland
URN: 138103

School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.