SchoolScoresSt Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Academy · Secondary, ages 11 to 18 · Girls only · Roman Catholic · Sixth form
Part of BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST
Thornhill Terrace, Sunderland, SR2 7JN
0191 565 8904 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 24 January 2023.
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Sixth form | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
203 pupils in this year group.
48% — 6 points above the Sunderland average, and 2 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 48% | 42% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 50.7 | 43.3 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.6 | 3.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After Year 11
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
224 pupils in this year group.
95% — 9 points above the Sunderland average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workPupils recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing Year 11. | 95% | 86% | 92% |
| School sixth form | 53% | 21% | 34% |
| Sixth form college | Not published | – | 13% |
| Further education college | 38% | 53% | 37% |
| Apprenticeship | 1% | 7% | 3% |
| Work | 2% | 3% | 3% |
"Not published": Not published (DfE code SP).
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 98% | 95% |
Source: DfE key stage 4 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
A levels (16 to 18), 2024/25
94 A level students in this year group.
| Measure | This school | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average A level grade | C+ | C- | B- |
| A level exams graded A* or A | 14% | 20% | 26% |
| A level exams graded A* to B | 42% | 44% | 53% |
| Average points per A level entryAn A* is 60 points, an A is 50, a B is 40, and so on down to 10 for an E. | 31.8 | 28.3 | 35 |
A level subjects, 2024/25
25 subjects, 246 exams. England figures are for state-funded schools and colleges.
| Subject | Exams | A* | A* or A | England A* or A |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sociology | 27 | 0% | 7% | 20% |
| Biology | 25 | 4% | 12% | 27% |
| Psychology | 24 | 4% | 13% | 19% |
| Mathematics | 21 | 5% | 24% | 40% |
| Chemistry | 19 | 0% | 5% | 30% |
| Religious Studies | 19 | 0% | 5% | 22% |
| English Language | 16 | 0% | 0% | 13% |
| English Literature | 15 | 7% | 7% | 23% |
| Business Studies:Single | 9 | 0% | 0% | 16% |
| Spanish | 9 | 11% | 33% | 34% |
| History | 8 | 0% | 13% | 23% |
| Art and Design (Textiles) | 7 | 0% | 0% | 36% |
| Geography | 6 | 0% | 50% | 23% |
Also taken, with too few exams for DfE to publish grades: Art and Design (Fine Art), Art and Design (Photography), Government and Politics, Media/Film/Tv Studies, Art and Design (3d Studies), Economics, Mathematics (Further), Physics, Music, Arabic, Computer Studies / Computing, French.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 qualification and subject data, 2024/25.
Source: DfE 16 to 18 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
After sixth form
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
119 students in this year group.
88% — 14 points above the Sunderland average, and 9 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or workStudents recorded in sustained education, apprenticeship or employment in the year after finishing 16 to 18 study. | 88% | 74% | 79% |
| Apprenticeship | 8% | 12% | 7% |
| Work | 12% | 26% | 28% |
Stayed in education, an apprenticeship or work, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 95% | 88% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 destination measures, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Going on to university
Where pupils went next. DfE measures this for pupils who finished in an earlier year, so these figures describe a previous year group.
130 students in this year group.
82% — 38 points above the Sunderland average, and 22 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Went on to a degree or other higher education | 82% | 44% | 60% |
| Went to one of the most selective third of universitiesDfE's grouping of universities by the typical entry grades of their students. | 25% | 10% | 19% |
Went on to a degree or other higher education, over time
| 2023/24 | 2024/25 |
|---|---|
| 92% | 82% |
Source: DfE 16 to 18 progression to higher education or training, 2024/25 performance tables. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Sunderland. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were about 1 first-choice applications for every place.
| Places offered | 208 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 252 |
| Of those, offered a place | 198 (79%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 356 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 2025: 1.1 · 2026: 1.2
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
This is a Roman Catholic school. When it has more applicants than places it can give priority to families of the faith, for example those who can show regular worship. Check the school's admissions policy to see how places are allocated.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Sunderland | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 11th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 34% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 21.1% | 36.6%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan 12th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 4% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 0.5% | 2.5%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 12th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 26% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 10.6% | 16.5%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 3rd highest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 63% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 17.5% | 7.3%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 3rd lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 77% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 6.8% | 9.6%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 3rd lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 60% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 21.6% | 27.9%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 3rd lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 70% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 8.3 | 45.2 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 3rd lowest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Lower than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.6% | 11.4% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded2 pupils | 0.15% | 0.68% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 26% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 15.6 | 16.5 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 2nd highest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 88% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.9 | 11.8 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year 10th highest of 13 state secondary schools in Sunderland. Higher than 14% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 7.4% | 12.0%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Argyle House School 0.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Thornhill Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2024) · 33% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Aidan's Catholic Academy 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 63% grade 5+ English and maths
- Southmoor Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2017), confirmed 2022 · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Hopespring Sunderland 1.1 miles · Independent · Ofsted: Good (2024)
- Sandhill View Academy 1.7 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2025: 2 strong, 3 expected, 1 needs attention · 49% grade 5+ English and maths
- Venerable Bede CofE Academy 1.8 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 39% grade 5+ English and maths
- Christ's College 1.8 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Academy 360 2.1 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 19% grade 5+ English and maths
- Red House Academy 2.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2020), confirmed 2025 · 51% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy's Ofsted rating?
St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 24 January 2023.
How did St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 48% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 2 points above the England average of 45%.
Is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 252 families put St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy as their first choice for 208 places: about 1 first-choice applications for every place. 198 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 138054.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, GCSEs 2024/25, After Year 11 2024/25, A levels 2024/25, After sixth form 2024/25, Going on to university 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.