St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
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Attainment 8 of 50.7 is above the national average of around 46.
- Attainment 8:
- 50.7
- 5+ Eng & Maths:
- 68%
- Academic year:
- 2024/2025
Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.
- Progress 8:
- +0.09
- Confidence interval:
- [-0.09, 0.27]
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This is a selective school. Admission usually requires passing an entrance test. Check the school's admissions policy for test registration deadlines.
This school has a Roman Catholic religious character. Admissions may prioritise pupils who meet faith criteria. A Supplementary Information Form (SIF) may be required.
- Selective admissions: an entrance test (usually the 11+ or equivalent) is required. Check registration and test dates well in advance.
- Faith admissions criteria apply (Roman Catholic). A Supplementary Information Form may be required. Evidence of faith practice may be needed.
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Performance over time
Attainment 8 over time
Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)
Historical results
| Year | Pupils | Att8 | P8 | 5+ E&M | EBacc % | EBacc APS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024/2025 | 203 | 50.7 | — | 67.5% | 69.5% | 4.6 |
| 2023/2024 | 238 | 54.2 | +0.09 | 79.0% | 69.3% | 4.9 |
| 2022/2023 | 224 | 52.9 | +0.02 | 76.0% | 70.0% | 4.7 |
| 2021/2022 | 208 | 56.4 | -0.13 | 78.0% | 81.0% | 5.1 |
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School information
| URN | 138054 |
| Local authority | Sunderland |
| Region | North East |
| Phase | Secondary |
| Type | Academy converter |
| Gender of entry | Girls |
| Age range | 11-18 |
| Headteacher | Headteacher Marie Lanaghan |
| Trust | BISHOP CHADWICK CATHOLIC EDUCATION TRUST |
| Admissions | Non-selective |
| Religious character | Roman Catholic |
| Postcode | SR2 7JN |
| Latest pupils | 203 |
| FSM eligible | 21.0% |
Contact and identifiers
Thornhill Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JN
www.st-anthonys-academy.comView local authority page1915658904| DfE number | 4610 |
| UKPRN | 10037027 |
| Opened | 1 Apr 2012 |
| GIAS updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
Data sources and freshness
| Official record updated | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Latest KS4 year | 2024/2025 |
| Latest KS2 year | — |
| Ofsted published | 12 Mar 2023 |
Latest Ofsted inspection
| Quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Safeguarding | Effective |
| Inspection type | S5 Inspection |
| Category of concern | — |
| Inspection date | 24 Jan 2023 |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2023 |