Pupils
992
The Best Schools In Sunderland Rated & Reviewed
School Guide has helped 20 million parents find the best school for their child and here we reveal the 5 best performing schools in Sunderland. These top schools near Sunderland are ranked by their School Guide Star Rating, which is 100% based on official performance data including exam results and Ofsted inspections.
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✔ Compare all schools in Sunderland and see the best and worst performing schools
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Our number one ranked school in Sunderland based on our official School Guide Star Rating is St Aidan's Catholic Academy.
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Boys
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Whitburn Church of England Academy is ranked second in Sunderland based on its performance data and Ofsted rating.
Pupils
1205
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
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3
At number 3 in the best schools in Sunderland based on our authoritative ranking is St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy.
Pupils
1306
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Girls
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4
The school ranked at number four in our Sunderland league table is Christ's College based on the summary of its performance in the last academic year.
Pupils
778
Ages
4 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
Free schools
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Our number five ranked school in Sunderland based on our trusted School Guide Star Rating is Southmoor Academy.
Pupils
1392
Ages
11 - 18
Gender
Mixed
Type
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Top 5 best performing schools in Sunderland and their catchment areas in Sunderland ranked by School Guide in 2026
- St Aidan's Catholic Academy
- Whitburn Church of England Academy
- St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
- Christ's College
- Southmoor Academy
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