English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland vs Grange Park Primary School
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.8 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
178 students
Grange Park Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
208 students
| Measure | English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland Sunderland, North East | Grange Park Primary School Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 55 Top 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #348 of 811 | #782 of 811 |
| National rank | #6919 of 15,697 | #15389 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Academy | Local authority |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 3–11 | Ages 3–11 |
| Students | 178 | 208 |
| Pupils on roll | 178 | 208 |
| Free school meals | 36.5% | 48.9% |
| Capacity filled | 84.8% | 83.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 68% | 39% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 11% | 0% |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | – |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | – |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | – |
| EBacc average points | – | – |
| A level points per entry | – | – |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.englishmartyrssunderland.org.uk | www.grangeparkprimary.co.uk |
The verdict
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland scores higher on the Success Index (England) (54.9 vs 8.5).
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (68% vs 39%).
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland does better on ks2: higher standard (11% vs 0%).
- •Grange Park Primary School is the larger school with 208 students compared with 178.
- •English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is a academy school while Grange Park Primary 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 English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland better than Grange Park Primary School?
On the Success Index (England), English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland ranks higher (54.9 vs 8.5 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 English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland and Grange Park Primary School?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland: 178. Grange Park Primary School: 208. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland and Grange Park Primary School rank in North East?
English Martyrs' Catholic Primary School, Sunderland is 348th of 811 and Grange Park Primary School is 782nd of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).