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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

Thornhill Terrace, Sunderland, SR2 7JN

Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Non-selective · Girls

Ofsted
Good
Jan 2023

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

50.4school · 46.0 national reference

Attainment 8 · 2024/25. Average GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
50.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
28.0%
Basics 9-5
46.3%

Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

50.4

National · same year

46.0

SchoolNational reference
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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/2352.946.4
2023/2454.246.4
2024/2550.446.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

Not available

National · same year

Not available

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2022/23+0.020.00
2023/24+0.090.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
69.5%
EBacc APS
4.56
EBacc 9-5
29.1%
EBacc 9-4
42.9%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.79
A*-A Grades
14.2%
A*-B Grades
41.9%
AAB+ %
11.1%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 105 students entered

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Argyle House School
0.22 km away · Other independent school
Thornhill Academy
0.36 km away · Academy sponsor led
Good
Consilium Evolve
0.41 km away · Academy alternative provision converter
Good
Barbara Priestman Academy
0.72 km away · Academy special converter
Good
Ashbrooke School
0.81 km away · Other independent special school

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About St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.4. The school has around 1,306 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Thornhill Terrace, Sunderland, SR2 7JN | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Jan 2023 — Good
  2. Mar 2013 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

What is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy's latest exam results?
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 50.4. Check the source and academic year shown with each result.
Where is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy located?
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland (SR2 7JN).
How many pupils attend St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy?
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy has around 1,306 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy with other schools?
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