Academy 360
75%
Capacity
872
Pupils
1.2x
Demand
About Academy 360
Academy 360 is a state-funded None secondary school serving the Sunderland community, welcoming children from age 4 to 16. The school has 872 pupils on roll, operating at 75% capacity.
Ofsted has rated Academy 360 "Good", the school is led by headteacher David Amos, it falls under Sunderland local authority.
In terms of academic performance, its Progress 8 score of -1.31 is well below the national average. Additionally, Attainment 8 is developing at 29.0. Additionally, ranked 3084th out of 3,141 schools in England. Additionally, 17th out of 17 in Sunderland.
Academy 360 is a popular choice with families — it received 113 applications for 94 places, making it 1.2x oversubscribed. Of these, 86 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 10 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 7 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Academy 360 include Dining Hall, Playing Fields, ICT Suite, Swimming Pool, Music Rooms, Library, Sports Hall, Sixth Form Centre, Science Labs, Tennis Courts, Astro Turf, Theatre.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Netball, Cross Country, Tennis, Athletics and 4 more, as well as clubs including Gardening, Young Enterprise, Coding, Chess and 6 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 63.0%, which is well above the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in Sunderland, Academy 360 is one of the options available in the North East region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 4 to 16 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR4 9BA |
| Headteacher | David Amos |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Number of Pupils | 872 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 63.0% |
| School Capacity | 872 / 1,170 (75% full) |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
10 May 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Additional Provisions
Source: Ofsted, 29 Jun 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on Progress 8 (-1.31)
3084th of 3,141
Nationally
136th of 142
In North East
17th of 17
In Sunderland
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE Progress 8 data
GCSE Results
2023/24Progress 8 Score
Students make significantly less progress than similar students nationally
Attainment 8 (vs national avg)
Students achieve significantly higher grades than the national average
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. Progress 8 compares to students with similar Key Stage 2 results.
Where GCSE leavers go
2022/233%
of GCSE leavers stay on for sixth form at this school (cohort: 102 pupils).
- FE college74%
- Employment12%
- Not sustained7%
- School sixth form (stay)3%
- Apprenticeship2%
92% of leavers had a sustained destination 6 months on.
Source: DfE Compare School & College Performance, KS4 pupil destinations 2022/23 (revised). Only state-funded schools are required to report.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
12Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed94
113
Balanced
Applications roughly match available places
86 families put this school as their 1st choice (76% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
Class profile
2024/25Better than 75% of schools in England.
Better than 75% of schools in England.
Lower is generally better — fewer pupils per teacher or per class means more individual attention. Sources: DfE School Workforce Census & Schools, pupils and their characteristics, 2024/25.
Pupils & demographics
2024/25Among the highest-disadvantage schools.
Below most schools — predominantly English as first language.
Ethnic background
- White British93.5%
- Asian1.2%
- Mixed1.1%
- White (other)0.6%
- Black0.1%
Source: DfE Schools, pupils and their characteristics (2024/25). Percentages may not sum to 100% — pupils classified as “unclassified”, “refused” or minor categories are not shown.
Attendance & Behaviour
2024/2575% of schools in England do better than this.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
Pupils missing 10% or more of sessions.
75% of schools in England do better than this.
A pupil temporarily sent home for behaviour.
Permanent exclusion is rare — most schools have none in a given year.
Ranks vs all state-funded schools in England. Source: DfE Pupil absence in schools & Suspensions and permanent exclusions.
Catchment & Local Competition
No catchment data published for this school
The dashed grey ring is a generic 1-mile reference area — it's not an admission boundary. Real catchment depends on year, demand, and council criteria. We currently have real data for about 6% of UK schools and are actively expanding the database.
⚠ This school is oversubscribed — without published cutoff data we can't show how far places reach. Check your council's admissions page.
Schools within 1 mile (reference area)
1 mile is a fixed reference, not this school's catchment.
10
Total schools
8
Oversubscribed
6
Primary
Don’t use the dashed grey ring as a catchment boundary — it’s a reference area for counting nearby schools only. Real admission boundaries depend on year-by-year demand and council criteria; ask the school or council for authoritative info.
Frequently Asked Questions About Academy 360
Helpful Guides for Parents
Ofsted Ratings Explained
Understand the 4 Ofsted ratings and what they mean
Understanding Progress 8
Learn how Progress 8 measures pupil progress from primary to GCSE
SEN & EHCP: A Parent's Guide
Understanding SEN support, EHC Plans and your legal rights
Understanding School Catchment Areas
How admission distances work and tips for maximising your choices
Contact Information
Portsmouth Road, Sunderland
Sunderland, SR4 9BA
Journey to School
Journey times are estimates based on current conditions. Actual times may vary.
