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Sunderland secondary schools achieve strong Ofsted ratings, 92% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding, above England's 86%. 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 43 compared to England's 41. 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 Ofsted rating.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | St Aidan's Catholic Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Boys | Catholic | 9.6/10Elite |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #6 | Farringdon Community Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 4/10Developing |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | Monkwearmouth Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #10 | Christ's College | State | All-through | 4-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #14 | Academy 360 | State | All-through | 4-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • All-through • 4-18 years
State • All-through • 4-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #7 | Red House Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
| #9 | Castle View Enterprise Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Hopespring Sunderland | Independent | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
Independent • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | Southmoor Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #11 | Sandhill View Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | Argyle House School | Independent | All-through | 2-16 years | Mixed | None | 8.3/10Excellent |
| #3 | St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Catholic | 7/10Good |
| #13 | Thornhill Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
Independent • All-through • 2-16 years
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #12 | Venerable Bede Church of England Academy | State | Secondary | 11-16 years | Mixed | Church of England | 2.9/10Rebuilding |
State • Secondary • 11-16 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #8 | Whitburn Church of England Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Mixed | Church of England | 7.5/10Excellent |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
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