2026 Best Secondary Schools in Sunderland Area

Schools in the Sunderland built-up area. Sunderland secondary schools achieve strong FMS Inspection Score, with an average FMS Inspection Score of 7/10, 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 14 secondary schools in the area, students achieve an average Attainment 8 score of 44 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.