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Sunderland sixth form schools achieve an average Oxbridge ranking of 797 compared to England's 1183, demonstrating a strong track record of elite university preparation. Southmoor Academy, St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy, and St Aidan's Catholic Academy lead the area's sixth form provision, 88% of schools are rated Good or Outstanding. While 18% of students achieve A*/A grades at A-Level compared to 24% nationally, and 44% achieve A*/A/B grades against England's 47%, the focus on university pathways remains strong. With 9 sixth form providers serving Sunderland, students benefit from established academic pathways and comprehensive post-16 options. Explore the map to see sixth form options near you and compare A-Level performance across schools.
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| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Portland Academy | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 8.6/10Excellent |
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5 | City of Sunderland College | State | Post-16 | 16-18+ years | Mixed | None | Information not available |
State • Post-16 • 16-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Barbara Priestman Academy | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 7/10Good |
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| N/A | Trinity Academy New Bridge | State | Not Applicable | 11-18+ years | Mixed | None | 4.6/10Developing |
State • Not Applicable • 11-18+ years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #2 | St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy | State | Secondary & Post-16 | 11-18 years | Girls | Catholic | 7/10Good |
State • Secondary & Post-16 • 11-18 years
| Rank | School Name | School Type | Phase | Age Range | Gender | Religious | FMS Inspection Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #4 | 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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