Grangetown Primary School

About Grangetown Primary School

Grangetown Primary School in Sunderland is a state primary for children aged 2 to 11, and it is currently running very close to full capacity with 312 pupils against a school capacity of 315. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 32.8%, which is significantly higher than the national average for primary schools and reflects the local demographic context of the area. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 intake, the school received 53 total applications for just 35 places, with all 35 first-preference applicants being offered a spot. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 1.51, meaning for every place available, roughly one and a half families applied. The school does not have a religious character, and it offers nursery provision for children from age two, making it a practical choice for local families seeking an all-through primary experience from the earliest years.

Academically, Grangetown’s most recent Key Stage 2 results for the 2023/24 academic year show that 39% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. This is well below the Sunderland local authority average of 67%, and the school ranks 73rd out of 73 primary schools in the local authority on this metric. Looking at individual subjects, 68% met the expected standard in writing, 64% in maths, and 55% in reading. At the higher standard, 14% achieved a high score in maths and 11% in reading, but no pupils reached the higher standard in writing or in the combined measure. The school’s average scaled scores were 102 in maths and 101 in reading. Ofsted last inspected the school in November 2022, confirming it remains Good overall, a rating it has held consistently since at least its previous graded inspection in 2017.

The school offers a range of facilities including a dining hall, sensory room, art studios, outdoor playground and a chapel. Sports provision covers cricket, rounders, cross country, athletics and netball, while extracurricular clubs include film, art, chess and coding. For families with children who have additional needs, the school lists SEND provisions for moderate learning difficulty, social, emotional and mental health needs, speech, language and communication needs, physical disability, autistic spectrum disorder, and other difficulty or disability. Given its oversubscribed status and proximity to capacity, families should be prepared to apply early and list the school as a first preference to maximise their chances of a place. This is a well-subscribed community primary that suits families seeking a local, non-denominational option with nursery provision and a broad range of clubs and sports.

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