Academy 360 vs Grindon Infant School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.1 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy 360
Sunderland · Academy all-through · Ages 4–16
854 students
Grindon Infant School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
163 students
| Measure | Academy 360 Sunderland, North East | Grindon Infant School Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 20 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #158 of 185 | #716 of 811 |
| National rank | #3555 of 4,090 | #14410 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–16 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 854 | 163 |
| Pupils on roll | 854 | 163 |
| Free school meals | 63.3% | 41.2% |
| Capacity filled | 73% | 70.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 61% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 31.7 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 18.8% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 33.7% | – |
| EBacc average points | 2.54 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | academy360.laidlawschoolstrust.co.uk/ | www.grindoninfantschoolsunderland.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Academy 360 scores higher on the Success Index (England) (19.8 vs 17.1).
- •Academy 360 is the larger school with 854 students compared with 163.
- •Academy 360 is a academy school while Grindon Infant School is a local authority school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Academy 360 better than Grindon Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Academy 360 ranks higher (19.8 vs 17.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Academy 360 and Grindon Infant School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Academy 360: 854. Grindon Infant School: 163. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Academy 360 and Grindon Infant School rank in North East?
Academy 360 is 158th of 185 and Grindon Infant School is 716th of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).