Southmoor Academy
URN: 138103 • Sunderland SR2 7TF
Overview
- Name
- Southmoor Academy
- URN
- 138103
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- ASPIRE NORTH EAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 62.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Joanne Maw (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01915949991
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Ryhope Road, Sunderland SR2 7TF
Summary
Southmoor Academy is a mixed secondary academy located in Sunderland, with a current enrolment of 1,392 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 1,264. As an academy converter, it operates under the Aspire North East Academy Trust, focusing on providing a supportive and inclusive educational environment. The academy's ethos emphasizes personal development, respect, and achievement, fostering a sense of community among students and staff.
The curriculum at Southmoor Academy is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects including Art, Business, Computing, and Sciences, alongside vocational courses such as Health and Social Care and Hospitality. The school also provides a robust careers guidance programme to help students navigate their future pathways. Enrichment activities, including clubs and the Combined Cadet Force, enhance the educational experience, promoting essential skills and personal growth.
Support services are integral to Southmoor Academy, with provisions for mental health, special educational needs, and academic assistance. The school prioritises student well-being and safety, ensuring a nurturing environment where all pupils can thrive. For further information, parents can visit the academy's website.
The curriculum at Southmoor Academy is diverse, offering a wide range of subjects including Art, Business, Computing, and Sciences, alongside vocational courses such as Health and Social Care and Hospitality. The school also provides a robust careers guidance programme to help students navigate their future pathways. Enrichment activities, including clubs and the Combined Cadet Force, enhance the educational experience, promoting essential skills and personal growth.
Support services are integral to Southmoor Academy, with provisions for mental health, special educational needs, and academic assistance. The school prioritises student well-being and safety, ensuring a nurturing environment where all pupils can thrive. For further information, parents can visit the academy's website.
Useful links
- Essential Skills (sen)
- SEND Information (sen)
- Senior Leadership Group (sen)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Term Times & Holidays (other)
- Term Times & Holidays (other)
- Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- View Our Video Prospectus (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Whitburn Church of England School (70.2)
- Whitburn Church of England Academy (69.7)
- St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy (62.1)
- St Aidan's Catholic Academy (58.4)
- Monkwearmouth Academy (54.8)
Key details
- LA
- Sunderland
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- ASPIRE NORTH EAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1264
- Pupils
- 1392
- Boys
- 703
- Girls
- 689
- FSM %
- 32.80
- Open date
- 2012-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-09-28
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 1392 | 703 | 689 | 1264 | 32.80 |
| 2024-09-11 | 1436 | 729 | 707 | 1264 | 32.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1440 | 707 | 733 | 1264 | 29.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 1440 | 707 | 733 | 1264 | 29.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 1411 | 677 | 734 | 1264 | 28.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 1362 | 648 | 714 | 1264 | 26.90 |
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