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  • Southmoor Academy
  • St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
  • St Aidan's Catholic Academy
  • Whitburn Church of England Academy
  • City of Sunderland College
  • Monkwearmouth Academy
  • Barbara Priestman Academy
  • Trinity Academy New Bridge
  • Portland Academy
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2025 Best Sixth Form Schools in Sunderland Area

Find the perfect sixth form for your A-Level studies. Explore top sixth form schools across Sunderland. Filter by Ofsted rating, A-Level performance, Oxbridge success, and view on a map or by neighbourhood.

Top Sixth Form Schools in Sunderland

Map
State · Secondary & Post-16
#1SUNDERLAND
#791England

Southmoor Academy

Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF
Sunderland City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,436 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
None
Application Demand
Primary School237 offers / 435 applications
Subscription: 1.8xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#2SUNDERLAND
#1,533England

St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

Thornhill Terrace, Sunderland, SR2 7JN
Sunderland City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,321 pupils
Girls
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School205 offers / 316 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#3SUNDERLAND
#1,755England

St Aidan's Catholic Academy

Willowbank Road, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, SR2 7HJ
Sunderland City council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
943 pupils
Boys
11-18 years
Catholic
Application Demand
Primary School192 offers / 285 applications
Subscription: 1.5xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
#4SUNDERLAND
#1,798England

Whitburn Church of England Academy

Whitburn, Sunderland, SR6 7EF
South Tyneside council
Combined A-levels & GCSE
A-Level
GCSE
Oxbridge
Ofsted Rating
Good
1,239 pupils
Mixed
11-18 years
Church of England
Application Demand
Primary School193 offers / 319 applications
Subscription: 1.6xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Post-16
#5SUNDERLAND
#2,280England

City of Sunderland College

Bede Centre, Durham Road, Sunderland, SR3 4AH
Sunderland City council
A-Level
Oxbridge
Mixed
16-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Secondary & Post-16
Unranked

Monkwearmouth Academy

Torver Crescent, Sunderland, SR6 8LG
Sunderland City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
846 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Application Demand
Primary School163 offers / 234 applications
Subscription: 1.4xOversubscribed
Sixth Form
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Barbara Priestman Academy

Meadowside, Sunderland, SR2 7QN
Sunderland City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Good
172 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Trinity Academy New Bridge

Craigshaw Road, Sunderland, SR5 3NF
Sunderland City council
GCSE
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
134 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Details
State · Special School
Unranked

Portland Academy

Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, Sunderland, SR3 2NQ
Sunderland City council
Ofsted Rating
Good
204 pupils
Mixed
11-18+ years
None
Sixth Form
Special Classes
Details

Map of Sixth Form Schools in Sunderland

Interactive map showing sixth form schools in Sunderland. Uses the same markers and behaviour as the map page.

Neighbourhoods in Sunderland

Ashbrooke is a popular area within the Sunderland region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Sunderland and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#3St Aidan's Catholic AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsBoysCatholicGood
St Aidan's Catholic Academy#3
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Boys
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Chapelgarth is a popular area within the Sunderland region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Sunderland and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/APortland AcademyStateNot Applicable11-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Portland AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Grangetown is a popular area within the Sunderland region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Sunderland and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#5City of Sunderland CollegeStatePost-1616-18+ yearsMixedNoneInformation not available
City of Sunderland College#5
School Type: State
Phase: Post-16
Age Range: 16-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Information not available

Grindon is a popular area within the Sunderland region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Sunderland and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ABarbara Priestman AcademyStateNot Applicable11-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Barbara Priestman AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Monkwearmouth is a popular area within the Sunderland region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Sunderland and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/AMonkwearmouth AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18+ yearsMixedNoneGood
Monkwearmouth AcademyN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Red House is a popular area within the Sunderland region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Sunderland and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
N/ATrinity Academy New BridgeStateNot Applicable11-18+ yearsMixedNoneRequires Improvement
Trinity Academy New BridgeN/A
School Type: State
Phase: Not Applicable
Age Range: 11-18+ years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Requires Improvement

Ryhope is a popular area within the Sunderland region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Sunderland and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#1Southmoor AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedNoneGood
Southmoor Academy#1
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: None
Ofsted: Good

Thornhill is a popular area within the Sunderland region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Sunderland and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#2St Anthony's Girls' Catholic AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsGirlsCatholicGood
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy#2
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Girls
Religious Character: Catholic
Ofsted: Good

Whitburn is a popular area within the Sunderland region, offering sixth form students access to quality A-Level education. Local schools serve students from across Sunderland and surrounding areas, with many offering specialized subject pathways and university preparation programs.

Local RankSchoolTypePhaseAge RangeGenderReligiousOfsted
#4Whitburn Church of England AcademyStateSecondary & Post-1611-18 yearsMixedChurch of EnglandGood
Whitburn Church of England Academy#4
School Type: State
Phase: Secondary & Post-16
Age Range: 11-18 years
Gender: Mixed
Religious Character: Church of England
Ofsted: Good

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