Grangetown Primary School vs St Aidan's Catholic Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grangetown Primary School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
302 students
St Aidan's Catholic Academy
Sunderland · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,057 students
| Measure | Grangetown Primary School Sunderland, North East | St Aidan's Catholic Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #604 of 811 | #35 of 185 |
| National rank | #12163 of 15,697 | #972 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 302 | 1,057 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 1,057 |
| Free school meals | 38.5% | 21.2% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 105.7% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | – | 51.2 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | – | 62.6% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | – | 78% |
| EBacc average points | – | 4.68 |
| A level points per entry | – | 33.0 |
| town | Sunderland | Sunderland |
| region | North East | North East |
| Website | www.grangetown.sunderland.sch.uk/ | www.staidanscatholicacademy.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •St Aidan's Catholic Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (71.1 vs 30.2).
- •St Aidan's Catholic Academy is the larger school with 1,057 students compared with 302.
- •Grangetown Primary School is a local authority school while St Aidan's Catholic Academy is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
- •Grangetown Primary School is co-educational and St Aidan's Catholic Academy is boys.
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 Grangetown Primary School better than St Aidan's Catholic Academy?
On the Success Index (England), St Aidan's Catholic Academy ranks higher (71.1 vs 30.2 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 Grangetown Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Academy?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grangetown Primary School: 302. St Aidan's Catholic Academy: 1,057. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grangetown Primary School and St Aidan's Catholic Academy rank in North East?
Grangetown Primary School is 604th of 811 and St Aidan's Catholic Academy is 35th of 185 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).