Christ's College 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.
Christ's College
Sunderland · Academy all-through · Ages 4–18
796 students
Grindon Infant School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
163 students
| Measure | Christ's College Sunderland, North East | Grindon Infant School Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 48 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #92 of 185 | #716 of 811 |
| National rank | #2083 of 4,090 | #14410 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | All-through | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 4–18 | Ages 2–7 |
| Students | 796 | 163 |
| Pupils on roll | 796 | 163 |
| Free school meals | 34.9% | 41.2% |
| Capacity filled | 92.6% | 70.3% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 8% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 43.2 | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 43.1% | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 65.3% | – |
| EBacc average points | 3.84 | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.christscollege.org.uk/ | www.grindoninfantschoolsunderland.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •Christ's College scores higher on the Success Index (England) (47.8 vs 17.1).
- •Christ's College is the larger school with 796 students compared with 163.
- •Christ's College 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 Christ's College better than Grindon Infant School?
On the Success Index (England), Christ's College ranks higher (47.8 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 Christ's College 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?
Christ's College: 796. Grindon Infant School: 163. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Christ's College and Grindon Infant School rank in North East?
Christ's College is 92nd of 185 and Grindon Infant School is 716th of 811 among all-through schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).