Is Grangetown Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 16 November 2022. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded F, 73rd of 80 primary schools in Sunderland. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are Grangetown Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 63% of pupils at Grangetown Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at Grangetown Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at Grangetown Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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Grangetown Primary School

Spelter Works Road, Grangetown, Sunderland, SR2 8PX

Local ranking73rd of 80 primary schools in Sunderland

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

315

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 16 November 2022.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 63.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 80.0%
Writing (Expected): 67.0%
Maths (Expected): 77.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 87.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 105.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 105.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 107.0
Cohort Size: 30

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 312
Boys: 142 (47%)
Girls: 160 (53%)
Capacity: 315 (96% full)
SEND: 17.6%
FSM Eligible: 34.0%
EAL: 23.1%
SEN with EHC Plan: 1.0%
SEN Support: 16.7%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 17.8:1
Teachers (FTE): 15.9
Budget per Pupil: £7,144/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 7.3% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 22.1% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 58.3%
Black African: 25.7%
White Other: 4.6%
Asian Other: 2.9%
Black Other: 1.9%
Other: 1.9%
Mixed Other: 1.3%
Asian Indian: 1.3%

58.3%

White British

25.7%

Black African

4.6%

White Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01918149820

office@grangetown.sunderland.sch.uk

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Spelter Works Road

Sunderland, North East

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Administrative

URN: 108758
UKPRN: 10068939
Establishment No.: 2010

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