Open Other Secondary Mixed

Southmoor Academy

Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF
Part of: ASPIRE NORTH EAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Southmoor Academy
Sunderland, SR2 7TF
1,392 Pupils
1,264 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
32.80% FSM %
703 Boys
689 Girls
About Southmoor Academy

Southmoor Academy is an Academies for pupils aged 11–18 based in Sunderland, North East. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 1,392 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,264. Current headteacher: Joanne Maw.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Sunderland or the school directly.

School Details
Establishment Type Academy converter
Type Group Academies
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Sunderland
Region North East
Administrative District Sunderland
Parliamentary Constituency Sunderland Central
Ward St Michael's
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character Does not apply
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor ASPIRE NORTH EAST MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Opened 01-05-2012
UKPRN 10037105
URN 138103
Data Last Updated 28-01-2026
Governors & Trustees (12)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Mr Phil Meek Chair of Local Governing Body 02/12/2023 01/12/2026 Appointed by trustees
Sara Barwick Local Governance Professional - Individual Academy or Free School 01/09/2018 — N/A
Mr Glen Bunn Local Governor 31/03/2025 30/03/2028 Elected by school staff
Mrs Leanne Gaffney Local Governor 15/11/2025 14/11/2028 Elected by parents
Ms Yvonne Haymonds Local Governor 14/12/2023 13/12/2026 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Elizabeth Hedley Local Governor 15/11/2025 14/11/2028 Elected by parents
Mrs Stephanie Kernen Local Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Stephanie Kernen Local Governor 15/11/2025 14/11/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Vasiliki Kontou-Watson Local Governor 15/11/2022 14/11/2025 Elected by parents
Mrs Vasiliki Kontou-Watson Local Governor 15/11/2025 14/11/2028 Appointed by trustees
Mrs Joanne Maw Local Governor 01/09/2021 — Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mrs Chloe Took Local Governor 30/03/2022 30/03/2025 Appointed by trustees
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Frequently Asked Questions
Southmoor Academy is a Academy converter (group: Academies) in Sunderland, Sunderland.
Southmoor Academy has 1,392 pupils, with a capacity of 1,264.
Southmoor Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Southmoor Academy is: Non-selective.
The Principal at Southmoor Academy is Mrs Joanne Maw.
Southmoor Academy is at Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF, in the Sunderland local authority, North East.
Sixth form at Southmoor Academy: Has a sixth form.
Southmoor Academy is currently open.
Contact
Principal
Mrs Joanne Maw
Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7TF
01915949991
www.southmoorschool.co.uk/
Location
SR2 7TF  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 138103
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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