Southmoor Academy vs Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in North East, England, 2.0 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
Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–16
738 students
| Measure | Southmoor Academy Sunderland, North East | Venerable Bede Church of England Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 54 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #74 of 185 | #105 of 185 |
| National rank | #1779 of 4,090 | #2367 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Academy | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–16 |
| Students | 1,398 | 738 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,398 | 738 |
| Free school meals | 37% | 34.3% |
| Capacity filled | 110.6% | 82% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 49.0 | 44.1 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 49% | 38.8% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 72.9% | 60.7% |
| EBacc average points | 4.39 | 3.90 |
| A level points per entry | 31.2 | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.southmoorschool.co.uk/ | www.venerablebede.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Southmoor Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (53.9 vs 41.7).
- •Southmoor Academy is the larger school with 1,398 students compared with 738.
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 Venerable Bede Church of England Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Southmoor Academy ranks higher (53.9 vs 41.7 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 Venerable Bede Church of England Academy?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Southmoor Academy: 1,398. Venerable Bede Church of England Academy: 738. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Southmoor Academy and Venerable Bede Church of England Academy rank in North East?
Southmoor Academy is 74th of 185 and Venerable Bede Church of England Academy is 105th of 185 among secondary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).