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Southmoor Academy

Sunderland, SR2 7TFSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Sep 2022
Progress 8
-0.28
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
272 1st-choice / 237 places
Ranking
#2,197
of 3,141 nationally

About Southmoor Academy

Southmoor Academy is a large, mixed secondary school in Sunderland that is currently oversubscribed, a clear sign of its local popularity. With 1,392 pupils on roll against a capacity of 1,264, the school is running above its official limit. For the 2025/26 intake, it received 435 applications for 237 places, with 272 of those as first preferences, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.84. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 32.8%, which is significantly above the national average and reflects the school's role in serving a diverse local community. The headteacher is Joanne Maw, and the school has no religious character. It also has a dedicated sixth form, offering continuity for students who want to stay on after Year 11.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressRyhope Road, Sunderland, Sunderland, SR2 7TF
HeadteacherJoanne Maw
Local AuthoritySunderland
Number of Pupils1,392
Free School Meals (FSM)32.8%
School Capacity1,392 / 1,264 (110% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Sept 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (28 Sept 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 26 Jan 2018. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

13
Swimming PoolTennis CourtsSports HallArt StudiosSixth Form CentrePlaying FieldsTheatreGymnasiumScience LabsAstro TurfDining HallLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

RoundersDanceSwimmingNetballRugbyCross CountryBasketball

Clubs & Activities

DebateChessNewspaperBook ClubArt ClubEco ClubDuke of EdinburghYoung EnterpriseModel United Nations

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:30 – 15:30

Source: southmoorschool.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Southmoor Academy

Southmoor Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.