Located in Sunderland, Grindon Infant School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 to 7. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Grindon Infant School currently has around 177 pupils on roll, which is about 76% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48% boys and 52% girls. Around 38.7% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 6.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 19.8%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (91.5%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Gleneagles Road, Sunderland, SR4 9QN |
| Website: | www.grindoninfantschoolsunderland.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01913401931 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sunderland |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Andrea Charlton |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 108766 |
Ofsted inspection date: 21/09/2016
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 232 |
| Number of Pupils: | 177 |
| Number of Boys: | 85 |
| Number of Girls: | 92 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 6.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 19.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 91.50% | 162 |
| Other Asian | 2.30% | 4 |
| White and Asian | 1.70% | 3 |
| Other Mixed | 1.70% | 3 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.60% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.60% | 1 |
| African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Unclassified | 0.60% | 1 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other White | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell Early Years Centre Portsmouth Road , Pennywell SR4 9AX | - not rated | 1,314 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindon Infant School Gleneagles Road , SR4 9QN | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Grindon Lane , Grindon SR4 8HP | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Grindon Lane , Grindon SR4 8HP | - not rated | 1,206 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasting Hill Academy Tilbury Road , Sunderland SR3 4LY | 3out of 4 | 1,295 yd | Academy sponsor led | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Hasting Hill Primary School Tilbury Road , SR3 4LY | - not rated | 1,295 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennywell School Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View Academy Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | 3out of 4 | 1,283 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Sandhill View School Grindon Lane , Thorney Close SR3 4EN | - not rated | 1,283 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Academy Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Farringdon Community Sports College Allendale Road , SR3 3EL | - not rated | 2,311 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Sunderland College Bede Centre , Durham Road SR3 4AH | - not rated | 2,770 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | - not rated | 1,159 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Academy 360 Portsmouth Road , SR4 9BA | 3out of 4 | 1,200 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Christ's College Pennywell Road , SR4 8PG | 3out of 4 | 1,231 yd | Free schools | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grindon Hall Christian School Nookside , SR4 8PG | - not rated | 1,231 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Link School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | 3out of 4 | 1,663 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Dene School Swindon Road , Springwell SR3 4EE | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Springwell Dene School Swindon Road , SR3 4EE | - not rated | 1,674 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Sunningdale School Doxford Park Way , SR3 2PP | 4out of 4 | 1,675 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.