The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 63% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
63%
+1.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
0.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
22% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 18 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 10 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 29 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 2–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 312
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 32.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- Head
- Mr Les McAnaney (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
June 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2013 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
March 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
September 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
February 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
November 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
June 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Spelter Works Road, Grangetown, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 8PX
Town setting
Questions parents ask
What is Grangetown Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grangetown Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in November 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grangetown Primary School?
Grangetown Primary School currently has 312 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grangetown Primary School take?
Grangetown Primary School caters for pupils aged 2 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grangetown Primary School?
Grangetown Primary School is in Sunderland, SR2 8PX, in the Sunderland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grangetown Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grangetown Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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