Southmoor Academy Catchment Area
Southmoor Academy is a academy converter secondary school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 1392 pupils, and a capacity of 1264 places. The school is currently at or above capacity, making catchment area proximity important for admissions.
11–18
Age range
1,392
Pupils
1,264
Capacity
110%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2018
Southmoor Academy Catchment Area Information
As an academy, Southmoor Academy sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Sunderland. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
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The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
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- Full address
- Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 32.8% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 138103
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Frequently Asked Questions — Southmoor Academy
Is Southmoor Academy oversubscribed? ▾
Yes — Southmoor Academy currently has 1392 pupils enrolled against a capacity of 1264 places. Catchment area proximity is an important admissions criterion when applying.
What is the admissions policy for Southmoor Academy? ▾
Admission to Southmoor Academy is managed by Sunderland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Southmoor Academy cover? ▾
Southmoor Academy is a secondary school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Southmoor Academy? ▾
Southmoor Academy was rated Good by Ofsted in 2018. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.