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Southmoor Academy
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7TF, Sunderland
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
70.9 / 100
Top 29%
Better than 71% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,392
Capacity
1,264
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
110%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 49.0, placing it in the top 34% nationally. The percentage of students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths stands at 73%, and 72% of pupils progress to university, with 24% attending top-third institutions. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% recommending the school, indicating a strong community support.
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Last inspected: 15 November 2017Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 49.0 | Top 34% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 73% | Top 32% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 49% | Top 37% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 49% | Top 24% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 37% | Top 24% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 72% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 24% | Above avg |
Based on 99 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (251 responses)
★★★★★4.2
Good range of subjects
98%
My child feels safe
95%
My child makes good progress
95%
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
School has high expectations
95%
Progress is communicated
95%
My child is happy
94%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Behaviour is good
90%
School keeps me informed
89%
School supports development
87%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British87.8%
Asian Bangladeshi3.8%
Black African2.2%
White Other1.7%
Mixed Other0.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.8%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Mixed W+B African0.4%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.4%
Other0.1%
Asian Chinese0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Black Caribbean0.1%
Location
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54.89059, -1.37618 · SR2 7TF
School details
Local authoritySunderland
RegionNorth East
URN138103
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.southmoorschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Southmoor Academy rated by Ofsted?
Southmoor Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 15 November 2017.
Is Southmoor Academy a good school?
Southmoor Academy scores 70.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about Southmoor Academy?
Based on 251 Ofsted Parent View responses, Southmoor Academy receives a satisfaction score of 85% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at Southmoor Academy in GCSEs?
Southmoor Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49.0. 73% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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