Grindon Infant School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-7 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Gleneagles Road Sunderland Tyne and Wear SR4 9QN |
| Reference Number | 108766 |
Grindon Infant School is performing well, having established a positive culture of safeguarding and high expectations for attendance and behavior. Pupils are generally safe, happy, and engaged, benefiting from a nurturing environment and strong curriculum designed to meet national standards. While leaders have made significant strides in improving attendance and addressing the unique needs of pupils, challenges remain in reading fluency, particularly impacting Year 1 phonics outcomes. The school recognizes these areas for improvement and has begun implementing effective strategies to enhance reading skills and overall pupil readiness for key stage 1.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 177 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.02%
Girls: 51.98% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 38.7% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 21.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 20.8 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 26 | 21 | 47 |
| 2 | 19 | 23 | 42 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 91.5% |
| Asian, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Asian | 1.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Needs attention |
| > Leadership & Governance | Expected standard |
| > Personal Development & Wellbeing | Expected standard |
| > Achievement | Needs attention |
| > Attendance & Behaviour | Expected standard |
| > Curriculum & Teaching | Expected standard |
| > Inclusion | Expected standard |
| > Early Years | Expected standard |
| Last Report Date | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 20 Jan 2026 | School inspection |
| 16 Nov 2021 | School inspection |
| 21 Sep 2016 | Full inspection |
| 27 Jan 2015 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Sep 2014 | Full inspection |
| 30 Nov 2012 | Monitoring visit |
| 25 Sep 2012 | Full inspection |
| 06 Apr 2011 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Mar 2010 | Full inspection |
| 14 Jun 2007 | Full inspection |
| 23 Jun 2003 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong safeguarding culture ensures pupils feel safe and valued.
- High expectations for behavior lead to a positive learning environment.
- Well-designed and ambitious curriculum that reflects national expectations.
- Effective early years provision fosters children's communication and language skills.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent phonics screening outcomes below national averages.
- Some Reception Year children leave unprepared for key stage 1 curriculum.
2025 Admissions
| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 15 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 8 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Grindon Lane, Grindon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8HP |
0.69 miles |
|
Hasting Hill Academy
Tilbury Road, Sunderland, Bexhill Academy, Sunderland, SR3 4LY |
0.74 miles |
|
Pennywell Early Years Centre
Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9AX |
0.75 miles |
|
Broadway Junior School
Springwell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8NW |
0.88 miles |
|
Thorney Close Primary School
Torquay Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4BB |
0.88 miles |
|
St Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School
Hylton Road, Pennywell, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 9AA |
0.89 miles |
|
Sunningdale School
Doxford Park Way, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2PP |
0.95 miles |
|
South Hylton Primary Academy
Union Street, South Hylton, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 0LS |
1.09 miles |
|
Farringdon Academy
Archer Road, Farringdon, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3DJ |
1.16 miles |
|
East Herrington Primary Academy
Balmoral Terrace, East Herrington, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 3PR |
1.22 miles |
|
North View Academy
St. Lukes Road, South Hylton, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 0HB |
1.29 miles |
|
Highfield Academy
Fordfield Road, Ford Estate, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 0DA |
1.33 miles |
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Plains Farm Academy
Tudor Grove, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 1SU |
1.53 miles |
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Barnes Junior School
Mount Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7QF |
1.59 miles |
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Barnes Infant Academy
Mount Road, Barnes, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7QF |
1.64 miles |
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Castletown Primary School
Grange Road, Castletown, Castletown Primary School, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3EQ |
1.85 miles |
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Benedict Biscop Church of England Academy
Marcross Drive, Moorside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2RE |
1.86 miles |
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Richard Avenue Primary School
Hurstwood Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 7LQ |
1.89 miles |
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Diamond Hall Infant Academy
Well Street, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 6JF |
1.96 miles |
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Diamond Hall Junior Academy
Well Street, Millfield, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 6JF |
1.98 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Academy 360
Portsmouth Road, Sunderland, SR4 9BA |
0.68 miles |
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Christ's College
Pennywell Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR4 8PG |
0.7 miles |
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Sandhill View Academy
Grindon Lane, Thorney Close, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4EN |
0.73 miles |
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Farringdon Community Academy
Allendale Road, Sunderland, SR3 3EL |
1.32 miles |
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Thornhill Park School
Portland Road, Plains Farm, Sunderland, SR3 1SS |
1.43 miles |
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City of Sunderland College
Bede Centre, Durham Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 4AH |
1.58 miles |
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The Poplars
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1.92 miles |
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Barbara Priestman Academy
Meadowside, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7QN |
2.08 miles |
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Castle View Enterprise Academy
Cartwright Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR5 3DX |
2.09 miles |
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Portland Academy
Weymouth Road, Chapelgarth, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR3 2NQ |
2.19 miles |
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Thornhill Academy
Thornholme Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7NA |
2.29 miles |
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Argyle House School
19-20 Thornhill Park, Sunderland, SR2 7LA |
2.38 miles |
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St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Willowbank Road, Ashbrooke, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7HJ |
2.38 miles |
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St Anthony's Girls' Catholic Academy
Thornhill Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JN |
2.4 miles |
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Venerable Bede Church of England Academy
Tunstall Bank, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 0SX |
2.52 miles |
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Trinity Academy New Bridge
Craigshaw Road, Sunderland, SR5 3NF |
2.55 miles |
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Ashbrooke School
Ashbrooke Road, Sunderland, Tyne and Wear, SR2 7JA |
2.64 miles |
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Hopespring Sunderland
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2.76 miles |
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Harry Watts Academy
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2.81 miles |
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Biddick Academy
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2.81 miles |