Best Secondary Schools in Sunderland 2026 — Rankings & Ofsted Ratings
Compare 19 secondary schools in Sunderland — Ofsted ratings, GCSE & Progress 8 results & admissions data.
Sunderland Secondary Schools at a Glance
19Secondary Schools in Sunderland
79%Rated Good or Outstanding by Ofsted (19 inspected)
-0.31Average Progress 8 across 17 schools
17Oversubscribed — more applicants than places
Top 10 Secondary Schools in Sunderland
| School | Area | Ofsted | Progress 8 | 5+ GCSE % | EBacc % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy | Sunderland | Outstanding | +0.37 | 71% | 77% |
| Hetton Academy | Sunderland | Good | +0.18 | 76% | 43% |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington | Sunderland | Good | +0.13 | 76% | 76% |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy | Sunderland | Good | +0.09 | 84% | 69% |
| Farringdon Community Academy | Sunderland | Requires Improvement | -0.04 | 73% | 20% |
| Sandhill View Academy | Sunderland | Good | -0.08 | 63% | 17% |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy | Sunderland | Good | -0.18 | 64% | 52% |
| Monkwearmouth Academy | Sunderland | Good | -0.21 | 67% | 65% |
| Biddick Academy | Sunderland | Good | -0.25 | 65% | 28% |
| Southmoor Academy | Sunderland | Good | -0.28 | 59% | 35% |
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