Southmoor Academy vs St Aidan's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 826 m apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southmoor Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,398 students
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,057 students
| Measure | Southmoor Academy Sunderland, North East | St Aidan's Catholic Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #74 of 185 | #35 of 185 |
| National rank | #1779 of 4,090 | #972 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,398 | 1,057 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,398 | 1,057 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 110.6% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | 62.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.9% | 78% |
| EBacc average points | 4.39 | 4.68 |
| A level points per entry | 31.2 | 33.0 |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.southmoorschool.co.uk/ | www.staidanscatholicacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Aidan's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 53.9).
- •Southmoor Academy is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 1,057.
- •Southmoor Academy is co-educational and St Aidan's Catholic Academy is boys.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Southmoor Academy better than St Aidan's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Aidan's Catholic Academy ranks higher (71.1 vs 53.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Southmoor Academy and St Aidan's Catholic Academy?
About 826 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southmoor Academy: 1,398. St Aidan's Catholic Academy: 1,057. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southmoor Academy and St Aidan's Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Southmoor Academy is 74th of 185 and St Aidan's Catholic Academy is 35th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).