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Southmoor Academy

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Southmoor Academy

Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF

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Pupils
1,392
Ages
11-18
FSM
32.8%
Attainment 8
48.9
Ofsted
Good
Nov 2017

Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
48.9
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
24.1%
Basics 9-5
49.0%

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
49.4%
EBacc APS
4.39
EBacc 9-5
27.5%
EBacc 9-4
36.7%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
31.24
A*-A Grades
19.5%
A*-B Grades
46.3%
AAB+ %
4.3%

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 107 students entered

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About Southmoor Academy

Southmoor Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Good (2017 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. The school has around 1,392 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF | More schools in Sunderland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Southmoor Academy, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Sept 2022 — School remains Good
  2. Nov 2017 — Good

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Southmoor Academy

What is Southmoor Academy's Ofsted rating?
Southmoor Academy received a Good rating from Ofsted following its 2017 inspection.
What are Southmoor Academy's latest exam results?
Southmoor Academy: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 48.9. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Southmoor Academy located?
Southmoor Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, Sunderland (SR2 7TF).
How many pupils attend Southmoor Academy?
Southmoor Academy has around 1,392 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Southmoor Academy with other schools?
View Southmoor Academy's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Sunderland.