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Southmoor Academy

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

personMrs Joanne Maw

corporate_fareASPIRE NORTH EAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST

location_onSunderland, SR2 7TF

language Visit Website phone 1915949991

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Ofsted

Good

Inspected 2017

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Students

1,464

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Attainment 8

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GCSE Rank

#4 in Sunderland

#1,076 of 3,216 nationally

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Southmoor Academy is a Academy converter secondary school in Sunderland, serving ages 11-18. Rated Good by Ofsted. Demand is above capacity (1.1×) — apply through your local authority on time.

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School Summary

Southmoor 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 ASPIRE NORTH EAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 1,392 pupils on roll, of whom 33% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 49, placing the school #4 in Sunderland and #1,076 of 3,216 nationally. 49.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 20.1% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

The sixth form offers 20 A-level subjects. 46.3% of A-level entries were graded A*–B, with 19.5% at A*–A. A-level value added: +0.15 — students made above-average progress at sixth form.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2017. The school's current overall rating is Good.

The school is oversubscribed — in the most recent cycle, there were 1.1× as many applications as places, making a successful application competitive.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 15.2:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there was 1 permanent exclusion. The average suspension rate was 0.8 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

Grade 5+ E&M

49.00%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)20.1%

Entering EBacc49.40%

EBacc APS4.39

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.28

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc34.70%

EBacc APS4.02

2023

Progress 8 Score

-0.56

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc38%

EBacc APS3.89

2022

Progress 8 Score

-0.27

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

52.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc59%

EBacc APS4.51

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc58%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

-0.52

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

43.8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc73%

EBacc APS4.03

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.1

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc70%

EBacc APS4.39

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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

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)81%

Apprenticeships10%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)6%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

93%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)84%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)7%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

89%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)80%

Apprenticeships5%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)11%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships1%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)8%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

90%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)79%

Apprenticeships9%

Employment2%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)10%

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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

+0.15

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make above-average progress at A-level.

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Grade Breakdown

Achieving A*2.6%

Achieving A*–A19.5%

Achieving A*–B46.3%

VA Banding Above average

Retention rate85.7%

A-level subjects offered20

2024

A-Level Value Added

+0.09

vs expected from GCSEs

Pupils make broadly expected progress at A-level.

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.70%

2023

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate88.10%

2022

Avg Grade

B-

Students

Retention rate97.6%

Source: DfE A Level and Other 16-18 Results

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

27 September 2022

Inspection Report

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15 November 2017

Inspection Report

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26 February 2014

Inspection Report

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10 August 2012

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

2 Evaluations

2017-11-15

S5 Inspection Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2014-02-26

None Legacy

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

1.2%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.8%(11 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

1pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,392 pupils. During this period, there were 17 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 1.2%, 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)	1,392	17	1.2%	7.3%	1
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,398	5	0.4%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,411	12	0.9%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,436	10	0.7%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,457	25	1.7%	8.2%	4
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,449	15	1.0%	6.6%	1
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,464	12	0.8%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,479	9	0.6%	5.9%	2
2021/22 (Summer term)	1,434	30	2.1%	4.7%	4
2021/22 (Spring term)	1,440	78	5.4%	4.9%	1
2021/22 (Autumn term)	1,456	42	2.9%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	1,408	47	3.3%	3.6%	1
2020/21 (Spring term)	1,411	17	1.2%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	1,416	53	3.7%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	1,362	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	1,362	28	2.1%	3.2%	3
2019/20 (Autumn term)	1,374	43	3.1%	4.2%	3
2018/19 (Summer term)	1,272	24	1.9%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	1,281	21	1.6%	3.8%	1
2018/19 (Autumn term)	1,292	29	2.2%	3.8%	2
2017/18 (Summer term)	1,199	17	1.4%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	1,202	18	1.5%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	1,206	15	1.2%	3.7%	4
2016/17 (Summer term)	1,154	5	0.4%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	1,162	23	2.0%	3.3%	0
2016/17 (Autumn term)	1,175	20	1.7%	3.1%	4

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.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 75 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 47 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 37 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 27 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 27 pupils

Visual Impairment 6 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 5 pupils

Physical Disability 4 pupils

Hearing Impairment 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.

95.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

94.0%Positive

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

19.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree37%

agree51%

disagree6%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

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

strongly agree33%

agree53%

disagree12%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree24%

agree29%

disagree7%

strongly disagree2%

don't know1%

not applicable36%

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

yes11%

no89%

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

strongly agree47%

agree24%

disagree24%

strongly disagree6%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree56%

agree41%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree61%

agree34%

disagree3%

don't know2%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree53%

agree43%

disagree2%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree56%

agree41%

disagree1%

strongly disagree1%

don't know1%

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

strongly agree54%

agree42%

disagree3%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree43%

agree48%

disagree3%

strongly disagree1%

don't know5%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes95%

no5%

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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

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.

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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