Grangetown Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Spelter Works Road Grangetown Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR2 8PX |
| Phone | 01918149820 |
| Reference Number | 108758 |
Grangetown Primary School continues to perform well, maintaining its status as a good school. The inspection highlighted a strong sense of community, with pupils feeling happy, safe, and well cared for. Notable strengths include the effective teaching of phonics and reading, engaging curriculum, and a positive behavior culture among students. Although there are strengths in safeguarding and support for pupils with special educational needs, the school faces challenges in ensuring teachers consistently address students' misunderstandings in their work. Leaders have been proactive in creating an ambitious curriculum that meets the needs of its community, and the school has made significant strides since its last inspection in 2017.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 312 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.68%
Girls: 50.32% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 32.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 23.1% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.7 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 23.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 11 | 27 |
| 2 | 23 | 16 | 39 |
| 3 | 19 | 21 | 40 |
| 4 | 15 | 17 | 32 |
| 5 | 20 | 19 | 39 |
| 6 | 17 | 14 | 31 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 57.4% |
| African | 25.3% |
| White, Other | 4.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.9% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| Indian | 1.3% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.3% |
| White & Asian | 0.6% |
| Pakistani | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Report Date | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 15 Nov 2022 | School inspection |
| 08 Jun 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 03 Mar 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Sep 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 04 Feb 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong sense of community and positive pupil well-being
- Engaging curriculum tailored to community needs
- Effective phonics and reading program
- Skilful use of resources to support mathematics learning
- Strong provision for pupils with special educational needs
- Active pupil participation in school events and leadership opportunities
- Supportive culture for teacher professional development
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent identification of misunderstandings in pupils' work
- Some subject leaders lack understanding of the early years curriculum
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 63% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 105 | ||
| Maths | 105 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | -3.4 | ||
| Writing | -1.6 | ||
| Maths | -3.6 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 11 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 7 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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Valley Road Academy
Corporation Road, Hendon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 8PL |
0.5 miles |
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Hill View Junior Academy
Queen Alexandra Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 9HE |
0.59 miles |
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Hill View Infant Academy
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0.78 miles |
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Hudson Road Primary School
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1.07 miles |
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Ryhope Junior School
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1.19 miles |
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Ryhope Infant School Academy
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1.19 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
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1.31 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Ryhope
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1.37 miles |
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Richard Avenue Primary School
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St Paul's CofE Primary School
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1.57 miles |
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St Leonard's Catholic Primary School, Silksworth
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1.67 miles |
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New Silksworth Academy Infant
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1.71 miles |
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New Silksworth Academy Junior
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1.71 miles |
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Plains Farm Academy
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Dame Dorothy Primary School
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Barnes Infant Academy
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1.84 miles |
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Barnes Junior School
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1.88 miles |
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Diamond Hall Junior Academy
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St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
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Diamond Hall Infant Academy
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Southmoor Academy
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0.45 miles |
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Hopespring Sunderland
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Ashbrooke School
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0.81 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy
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0.96 miles |
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Argyle House School
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Thornhill Academy
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
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1.3 miles |
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Barbara Priestman Academy
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
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1.36 miles |
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City of Sunderland College
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1.73 miles |
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Thornhill Park School
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Sandhill View Academy
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2.54 miles |
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Farringdon Community Academy
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Portland Academy
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2.79 miles |
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Christ's College
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Academy 360
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Seaham High School
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Red House Academy
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