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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMrs Marie Lanaghan

corporate_fareBISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST

location_onSunderland, SR2 7JN

language Visit Website phone 1915658904

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2023

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Students

1,330

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Attainment 8

50.7

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GCSE Rank

#3 in Sunderland

#847 of 3,216 nationally

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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Sunderland, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted.

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School Summary

St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy is an academy converter in Sunderland, admitting pupils aged 11-18. It has a sixth form offering post-16 education. It is part of BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,306 pupils on roll, of whom 21% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 50.7, placing the school #3 in Sunderland and #847 of 3,216 nationally. 47.80% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 25.0% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 25 A-level subjects. 41.9% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 14.2% at A*–A. A-level value added: -0.43 — students made below-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2023. The school's current overall rating is Good. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Good, behaviour and attitudes Good, personal development Good, and leadership and management Good.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 2 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 2.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

50.7

Grade 5+ E&M

47.80%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)25.0%

Entering EBacc69.50%

EBacc APS4.58

2024

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc69.30%

EBacc APS4.87

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.02

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.9

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS4.72

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.13

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

56.4

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS5.12

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc84%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.09

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.2

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS4.84

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.29

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

54.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc81%

EBacc APS5.1

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)92%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)4%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

98%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)89%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)2%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)3%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)93%

Apprenticeships2%

EmploymentSP%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

95%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)90%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)5%

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Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

A-level results for students who stayed in sixth form at this school. Value added measures how much progress students made relative to their GCSE starting point.

2025

A-Level Value Added

-0.43

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.8%

Achieving A*–A14.2%

Achieving A*–B41.9%

VA Banding Below average

Retention rate95.7%

A-level subjects offered25

2024

A-Level Value Added

-0.38

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make below-expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

Students

103

Retention rate95.10%

2023

Avg Grade

C+

Students

Retention rate96.80%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.8%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

24 January 2023

Inspection Report

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07 March 2013

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2023-01-24

S5 Inspection EIF

Good

Education

Good

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2013-03-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Outstanding

2007-09-18

None EIF

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

2.7%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

1.5%(19 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,306 pupils. During this period, there were 35 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 2.7%, which is below the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,306	35	2.7%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,307	37	2.8%	7.8%	2
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,309	29	2.2%	7.4%	1
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,321	29	2.2%	7.1%	1
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,324	37	2.8%	8.2%	1
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,320	23	1.7%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,330	13	1.0%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,327	8	0.6%	5.9%	0
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,333	6	0.5%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,341	8	0.6%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,345	11	0.8%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,375	27	2.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,383	13	0.9%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,392	18	1.3%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,360	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,360	9	0.7%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,372	26	1.9%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,305	16	1.2%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,308	20	1.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,312	21	1.6%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,272	15	1.2%	3.4%	1
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,276	9	0.7%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,279	15	1.2%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,260	12	1.0%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,261	16	1.3%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,270	7	0.6%	3.1%	0

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Specific Learning Difficulty 39 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 29 pupils

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 29 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 28 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 6 pupils

Hearing Impairment 4 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 4 pupils

Physical Disability 3 pupils

Severe Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

75.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

91.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

20.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree45%

agree38%

disagree10%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree34%

agree41%

disagree15%

strongly disagree7%

don't know4%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree29%

agree23%

disagree13%

strongly disagree8%

don't know1%

not applicable26%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes18%

no82%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree38%

agree26%

disagree29%

strongly disagree3%

dont know3%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree62%

agree23%

disagree8%

strongly disagree3%

don't know4%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree47%

agree34%

disagree12%

strongly disagree2%

don't know5%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree38%

agree40%

disagree15%

strongly disagree7%

don't know2%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree48%

agree40%

disagree8%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree36%

disagree4%

strongly disagree1%

don't know3%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree37%

agree31%

disagree20%

strongly disagree5%

don't know8%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes77%

no23%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Sixth Form (A-Level) Performance

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Faith Priority (Roman Catholic)

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

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Hetton Academy

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Southmoor Academy

St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington

Monkwearmouth Academy

Red House Academy