Southmoor Academy
Academy in Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England
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Southmoor Academy (formerly Southmoor Community School) is a coeducational secondary school and sixth form located in the Grangetown area of Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, England.[1]
| Southmoor Academy | |
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| Location | |
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Ryhope Road , , SR2 7TF | |
| 54.89022°N 1.37604°W | |
| Information | |
| Type | Academy |
| Motto | Aspire, Achieve, Enjoy |
Local authority | Sunderland City Council |
| 138103 Tables | |
| Ofsted | Reports |
Headteacher | J Maw |
| Gender | Coeducational |
| Age | 11 to 18 |
| Enrolment | 1,053 (Approx.) |
| Houses | Griffin Pegasus Phoenix Triton |
| Website | www |
History
Previously a community school administered by Sunderland City Council, Southmoor Community School converted to academy status in May 2012 and was renamed Southmoor Academy. However, the school continues to coordinate with Sunderland City Council for admissions.
Curriculum
Southmoor Academy offers GCSEs and Cambridge Nationals as programs of study for pupils, while students in the sixth form have the option to study from a range of A-levels.[2] Students can also take part in the Duke of Edinburgh's Award program.
Social mobility
The school was awarded School of the Year in the social mobility in the United Kingdom awards in 2019.[3][4] A third of children at the school are eligible to receive pupil premium.[3] The head of school is a member of the government's Social Mobility Commission.[3][5][6]
