Southmoor Academy vs Valley Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 732 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
Valley Road Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
344 students
| Measure | Southmoor Academy Sunderland, North East | Valley Road Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #74 of 185 | #149 of 811 |
| National rank | #1779 of 4,090 | #2976 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 1,398 | 344 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,398 | 344 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 110.6% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 15% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.9% | – |
| EBacc average points | 4.39 | – |
| A level points per entry | 31.2 | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.southmoorschool.co.uk/ | www.valleyroadschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Valley Road Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 53.9).
- •Southmoor Academy is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 344.
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 Valley Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Valley Road Academy ranks higher (75.1 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 Valley Road Academy?
About 732 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southmoor Academy: 1,398. Valley Road Academy: 344. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southmoor Academy and Valley Road Academy rank in North East?
Southmoor Academy is 74th of 185 and Valley Road Academy is 149th of 811 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).