Southmoor Academy vs St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 23 km 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 Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon
Blaydon-on-Tyne · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,401 students
| Measure | Southmoor Academy Sunderland, North East | St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon Blaydon-on-Tyne, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #74 of 185 | #26 of 185 |
| National rank | #1779 of 4,090 | #833 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,398 | 1,401 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,398 | 1,401 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 19.7% |
| Capacity filled | 110.6% | 92.8% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | 51.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | 60.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.9% | 78.3% |
| EBacc average points | 4.39 | 4.73 |
| A level points per entry | 31.2 | 34.8 |
| town | Sunderland | Blaydon-on-Tyne |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.southmoorschool.co.uk/ | www.stthomasmore.org.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon scores higher on the Success Index (England) (74.1 vs 53.9).
- •St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon is the larger school with 1,401 students compared with 1,398.
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 Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon?
On the Success Index (England), St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon ranks higher (74.1 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 Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon?
About 23 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Blaydon-on-Tyne in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southmoor Academy: 1,398. St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon: 1,401. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southmoor Academy and St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon rank in North East?
Southmoor Academy is 74th of 185 and St Thomas More Catholic School, Blaydon is 26th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).