Welcome to Southmoor Academy
Welcome to the Sixth Form at Southmoor Academy. We recognise that taking the next steps from GCSE in to post -16 education can be both incredibly exciting and also very daunting. At our sixth form, we believe in fostering an inclusive and supportive community, that enables students to achieve academically, while also developing them as individuals who are fully prepared for their future destinations. We have a range of A level and vocational courses that run alongside our exceptional pastoral and progression support , to equip all of our students with the skills, knowledge and experiences necessary for success in the ever-changing world.We welcome visits from prospective students and encourage you to come and speak to our staff and see what makes us an excellent choice for your post-16 education.
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Boarding Type
No Boarder
School Type
Academy converter
Suitable Ages
11 to 18
Gender
Mixed
No. of Students
1,392 Total
No. of Boys
703 (50.5%)
No. of Girls
689 (49.5%)
Academic Excellence
GCSE Results
Latest Examination
20.8%
Students achieving A*/A grades (9/8/7)
A-Level Results
Sixth Form Performance
A* grades
7.02%
A*/A grades
24.38%
Leavers' Destinations
Destinations after GCSEs
Staying in education
84%
School
79%
England
Apprenticeships
5%
School
3%
England
Further education
School sixth form
Sixth form college
Other education destinations
Destinations after A-Levels
UK higher education
68%
School
1%
England
Apprenticeships
10%
School
19%
England
Higher education or training
Further education
Employment
Not sustained in education/employment
Courses
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Events
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Exciting Events Ahead!
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Term Dates & Half-Term Holidays
Start ApplicationPlanning ahead for school holidays? Below are the term dates and half-term dates for the 2026/2027 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
Show all storiesLucy Giles
September 2021
University
We recently received an update from our alumni, Lucy Giles, who is studying Medicine at Sunderland University, Lucy is now in her second year.
Laura
September 2021
University
Laura was recently selected to be part of the 30 year anniversary of Sunderland University exhibition, where she featured in an art piece created by Kathryn Robertson and recorded a soundbite where she talks more about her journey to where she is today.
Adam Taylor
September 2021
Employed
Sixth Form alumnus Adam Taylor has recently passed his first phase of training in the navy and since he is the only person in his engineering fleet to speak another language (French), they have decided to offer him the chance to complete a French degree with the possibility of doing a masters after that, Adam has accepted this fantastic offer and we wish him the very best of luck with his studies.
Enrichment Activities
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About School
| Region | North East |
| Local Authority | Sunderland |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Gender Type | Mixed |