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Welcome to City of Sunderland College

Welcome to Sunderland College, the top performing specialist sixth form in the North East for student achievement and rated Outstanding by Ofsted.Sunderland College has been delivering highly successful courses for more than 20 years. We offer a wide range of A-Levels, vocational courses, and T Levels.WE HAVE AN OVERALL OFSTED OUTSTANDING RATING (2024)100% OF OUR STUDENTS PROGRESSED TO EMPLOYMENT, UNIVERSITY OR FURTHER STUDY (2024)TOP PERFORMING COLLEGE GROUP IN the NORTH EAST FOR STUDENT ACHIEVEMENT (2023-24)100% PASS RATE FOR OVER 25 COURSESWE ARE AN ACCREDITED STEM ASSURED PROVIDER97% OF OUR STUDENTS FELT SAFE AT COLLEGE (2023)We have a strong commitment to our students' success, and we are proud of the achievements of our alumni.At Sunderland College, we have a proven track record of providing high-quality education and training to our students, who consistently gain high achievement rates. We are proud to have received an Outstanding rating across the board in our latest Ofsted inspection.Our expert staff of subject specialists and industry professionals is highly qualified and passionate about helping our students reach their full potential.We provide our students with the best facilities and resources. Our two campuses are located in Sunderland and are equipped with modern classrooms, learning suites, workshops, and laboratories. We have invested in the latest technology to enhance the learning experience for our students.Sunderland College is the top performing college in the North East for student achievement.93% of our graduates go into employment, or go on to university or further study.Our sixth form provision is also ranked number one in the North East for student achievement rates.Our students consistently achieve Outstanding results.The exceptional recognition from Ofsted marks a significant milestone in our remarkable journey and highlights the continuous efforts of our students and staff.

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Boarding Type

No Boarder

School Type

Sixth Form

Suitable Ages

16 to 99

Gender

Mixed

No. of Students

0 Total

No. of Boys

0 (0%)

No. of Girls

0 (0%)


Academic Excellence

GCSE Results

Latest Examination

N/A

Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)

A-Level Results

Sixth Form Performance

A* grades

2.42%

A*/A grades

8.63%


Leavers' Destinations

Destinations after A-Levels

UK higher education

21%

School

1%

England

Apprenticeships

12%

School

19%

England

Higher education or training

School:70%
England:63%

Further education

School:8%
England:4%

Employment

School:28%
England:35%

Not sustained in education/employment

School:25%
England:26%


Exciting Events Ahead!

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Please see our website for more information on our admissions process.


Admissions Process

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Key Dates & Deadlines

Oct 14, 2025

Open Event


Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays

Planning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2025/2026 academic year.

Autumn

2 terms

Half Term 1

Sep 1 - Oct 24

Half Term 2

Nov 3 - Dec 19

Spring

2 terms

Half Term 1

Jan 5 - Feb 12

Half Term 2

Feb 22 - Mar 31

Summer

2 terms

Half Term 1

Apr 19 - May 28

Half Term 2

Jun 7 - Jul 21

Half-Term & Holiday Dates

Autumn Half Term

Oct 27 - Oct 31

Christmas Break

Dec 22 - Jan 1

Spring Half Term

Feb 13 - Feb 19

Easter Break

Apr 1 - Apr 18

Summer Half Term

May 29 - Jun 5


Alumni Stories

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Holly Herron

September 2018

Apprenticeship

The 22-year-old, who is now studying a BEng (Hons) Manufacturing Engineering apprenticeship at University of Sunderland, said: “I first realised I was interested in engineering around the age of 12 through my dad. He has always worked in engineering, and I would often help him out with projects inside and outside the house.


Enrichment Activities

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Throughout your time at sixth form, all your subjects will have bespoke enrichment opportunities. Each subject has excellent links with local and national universities, as well as local and regional employers. Whether you visit a university for a subject lecture or engage in a workshop delivered by a guest speaker, your skills needed to succeed in your next steps will be developed to ensure you are ready for your future education and career.

• Table tennis
• Pool
• Games and crafts

About School

RegionNorth East
Local AuthoritySunderland
Ofsted RatingGood
Gender TypeMixed