Grangetown Primary School
Spelter Works Road, Grangetown, Sunderland, SR2 8PXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Grangetown Primary School is a primary school in Sunderland for ages 2 to 11. It is one of the 122 schools in Sunderland. It ranks 33rd of 41 primary schools in Sunderland. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in June 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 8 June 2017, report published 6 July 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 15 November 2022
There is a strong sense of community at Grangetown Primary School. Pupils feel happy, safe and well cared for here. Pupils say the teachers are the best thing about their school. Pupils are very respectful and behave well. Bullying is not a problem in the school. If it does happen, adults deal with it swiftly. Pupils demonstrate positive attitudes towards learning in lessons. Teachers are skilful at choosing resources that will support pupils with their learning. They choose engaging texts to hook pupils into their learning. The use of these texts has had a positive impact on pupils' enjoyment of reading. In a small number of cases, teachers do not address mistakes in pupils' work, such as incorrect letter or number formation. This means that some pupils make the same mistakes repeatedly. Pupils value the opportunities to take part in events, such as performances for parents. They enjoy attending the wide variety of clubs that are on offer, for example arts and crafts and fitness club. There are opportunities for pupils to take on leadership responsibilities in the school. The school council meets regularly to discuss how the school could be improved. It is currently planning an international week following a suggestion from another pupil.
What the school should improve
- Teachers do not always identify misunderstandings in pupils' work, for example incorrect letter and number formation. This means that some pupils make the same mistakes repeatedly because teaching is not always adapted as necessary to correct them. Leaders should ensure that teachers check pupils' understanding systematically, identify misunderstandings and adapt teaching to correct them.
- Some subject leaders do not have sufficient understanding of the early years curriculum. This means that they cannot check whether the curriculum plans that are in place are being implemented effectively. Leaders should ensure that subject leaders continue to develop their knowledge of the early years curriculum.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
30 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
302 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near Grangetown Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Valley Road Academy | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 85% met the expected standard |
| Hill View Junior Academy | 0.6 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Hill View Infant Academy | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hudson Road Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Ryhope Infant School Academy | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 2 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Les McAnaney
- Phone
- 01918149820
- Address
- Spelter Works Road, Grangetown, Sunderland, SR2 8PX
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- URN
- 108758
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.