Sunderland has 18 secondary schools with a published Ofsted grade. At their latest inspection 0 were outstanding or exceptional and 82% good or better, against 81% of secondary schools across England. The most recent was inspected on 26 Oct 2026. Source: Ofsted inspection reports (Open Government Licence v3).
- 0 outstanding or exceptional
- 14 good, strong or expected
- 3 requires improvement or needs attention
- 0 inadequate or urgent improvement
| Secondary schools | Latest grade | Inspected | Postcode area |
|---|---|---|---|
| Biddick Academy | Expected | 10 Mar 2026 | NE38 |
| Castle View Enterprise Academy | Good | 28 Jun 2023 | SR5 |
| Christ's College | Good | 18 Oct 2023 | SR4 |
| Farringdon Community Academy | Expected | 9 Jun 2026 | SR3 |
| Kepier | Expected | 16 Jun 2026 | DH4 |
| Monkwearmouth Academy | Good | 16 Nov 2023 | SR6 |
| Oxclose Community Academy | Good | 23 Feb 2016 | NE38 |
| Red House Academy | Good | 15 Jan 2020 | SR5 |
| Southmoor Academy | Good | 16 Nov 2017 | SR2 |
| St Aidan's Catholic Academy | Good | 10 Jan 2018 | SR2 |
| St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy | Good | 25 Jan 2023 | SR2 |
| St Robert of Newminster Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Washington | Good | 24 Jan 2017 | NE38 |
| Thornhill Academy | Good | 2 May 2024 | SR2 |
| Venerable Bede Church of England Academy | Good | 25 May 2016 | SR2 |
| Academy 360 | Needs attention | 9 Sept 2026 | SR4 |
| Sandhill View Academy | Needs attention | 18 Nov 2025 | SR3 |
| Washington Academy | Needs attention | 21 Apr 2026 | NE37 |
| Hetton Academy | No grade | 26 Oct 2026 | DH5 |