2026 Best Secondary Schools in Sunderland Area

Sunderland secondary schools achieve strong FMS Inspection Score, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 6.8/10, Good band, compared with England's 7.4/10 (Good). St Aidan's Catholic Academy, Argyle House School, and St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy are among the highest-performing options serving families across Washington, Seaburn, and Herrington. With 15 secondary schools in the area, students achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 45 compared to England's 39. Families across the city benefit from diverse options, from coastal Seaburn to family-oriented neighbourhoods in the south and west. Use the search filters to compare schools by Attainment 8 or FMS Inspection Score.