Grindon Infant School vs Hasting Hill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two primary schools in North East, England, 1.2 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grindon Infant School
Sunderland · Local authority primary · Ages 2–7
163 students
Hasting Hill Academy
Sunderland · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
238 students
| Measure | Grindon Infant School Sunderland, North East | Hasting Hill Academy Sunderland, North East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 17 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #716 of 811 | #720 of 811 |
| National rank | #14410 of 15,697 | #14437 of 15,697 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Primary | Primary |
| Year range | Ages 2–7 | Ages 2–11 |
| Students | 163 | 238 |
| Pupils on roll | 163 | 238 |
| Free school meals | 41.2% | 63.3% |
| Capacity filled | 70.3% | 68% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | 55% |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | 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.grindoninfantschoolsunderland.sch.uk | www.hastinghill.wiseacademies.co.uk |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (England) scores (17.1 vs 16.9).
- •Hasting Hill Academy is the larger school with 238 students compared with 163.
- •Grindon Infant School is a local authority school while Hasting Hill 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 Grindon Infant School better than Hasting Hill Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (England). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Grindon Infant School and Hasting Hill Academy?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Sunderland and Sunderland in North East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
Grindon Infant School: 163. Hasting Hill Academy: 238. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do Grindon Infant School and Hasting Hill Academy rank in North East?
Grindon Infant School is 716th of 811 and Hasting Hill Academy is 720th of 811 among primary schools in North East on the 2025 Success Index (England).