Grangetown Primary School vs Valley Road Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 807 m 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
Valley Road Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
344 students
| Measure | Grangetown Primary School Sunderland, North East | Valley Road Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 30 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| Region rank | #604 of 811 | #149 of 811 |
| National rank | #12163 of 15,697 | #2976 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–11 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 302 | 344 |
| Pupils on roll | 302 | 344 |
| Free school meals | 38.5% | 38.5% |
| Capacity filled | 95.9% | 81.9% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | 63% | 85% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | 0% | 15% |
| 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.grangetown.sunderland.sch.uk/ | www.valleyroadschool.co.uk/ |
The verdict
- •Valley Road Academy scores higher on the Success Index (England) (75.1 vs 30.2).
- •Valley Road Academy does better on ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (85% vs 63%).
- •Valley Road Academy does better on ks2: higher standard (15% vs 0%).
- •Valley Road Academy is the larger school with 344 students compared with 302.
- •Grangetown Primary School is a local authority school while Valley Road Academy is a academy 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 Grangetown Primary School better than Valley Road Academy?
On the Success Index (England), Valley Road Academy ranks higher (75.1 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 Valley Road Academy?
About 807 m in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grangetown Primary School: 302. Valley Road Academy: 344. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grangetown Primary School and Valley Road Academy rank in North East?
Grangetown Primary School is 604th of 811 and Valley Road Academy is 149th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).