
2026 Best Sixth Form Schools in Sunderland Council Area
Schools across the Sunderland council area. Explore 6 sixth form schools in Sunderland Council Area. The current top-ranked sixth forms are St Aidan's Catholic Academy, St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington, and Southmoor Academy. Compare local rankings, A-Level results, FMS Inspection Score, Oxbridge context, and neighbourhood options in one place.
Key Performance Metrics for Sunderland Council Area
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Sunderland Council Area17%
vs
England25%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Sunderland Council Area41%
vs
England50%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Sunderland Council Area#542
vs
England#1346
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Sunderland Council Area8.1/10
vs
England7.7/10
% students achieving A*/A grades at A-Level
Sunderland Council Area
17%vsEngland
25%
% students achieving A*/A/B grades at A-Level
Sunderland Council Area
41%vsEngland
50%
Average Oxbridge rank (lower is better)
Sunderland Council Area
#542vsEngland
#1346
Average FMS Inspection Score (out of 10)
Sunderland Council Area
8.1/10vsEngland
7.7/10
Top schools in Sunderland Council Area
Showing 1-6 of 6 schools
- St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Ashbrooke
- St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington
Biddick
- Southmoor Academy
Ryhope
- City of Sunderland College
Grangetown
- St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Thornhill
- Monkwearmouth Academy
Monkwearmouth
