Grindon Infant School Catchment Area
Grindon Infant School is a community primary school in Sunderland , serving pupils aged 2-7, with 177 pupils, and a capacity of 232 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby primary schools below.
2-7
Age range
177
Pupils
232
Capacity
76%
Fill rate
Good
Ofsted 2016
Grindon Infant School Catchment Area Information
What is the catchment area for Grindon Infant School?
The catchment area for Grindon Infant School is the geographic zone Sunderland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sunderland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
The catchment area for Grindon Infant School is set by Sunderland and reviewed annually. Children living within the catchment boundary receive priority consideration when applications exceed the number of available places.
The official admissions policy, including the catchment boundary map, is published by Sunderland before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Sunderland catchment area documents →Grindon Infant School: 232 places, 76% filled: places available
Grindon Infant School has a published admission number of 232 places. 177 pupils were enrolled in the most recent data, giving a fill rate of 76%. At 76% full, the school currently has headroom below its 232 place limit. Catchment distance criteria still apply when the school is oversubscribed, but at current demand levels, places have been available for applicants outside the immediate catchment area.
The fill-rate figure above reflects overall demand, but the school's intake also varies by community profile. 38.7% of pupils at Grindon Infant School are eligible for free school meals, broadly in line with the national average. This reflects a mixed catchment population across Sunderland.
To check whether your home address falls within the historical catchment boundary, use the postcode search tool on this site.
Sunderland publishes its full admissions policy, including oversubscription criteria, the previous year's last-distance figures, and the appeals timetable, on the council's official admissions page. Find Sunderland school admissions →
Grindon Infant School: School Information
- Full address
- Gleneagles Road, Sunderland, SR4 9QN
- Local authority
- Sunderland
- School type
- Community school
- Phase of education
- Primary
- Age range
- 2-7 years
- Free school meals
- 38.7% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 108766
Other Primary Schools in Sunderland
If Grindon Infant School is oversubscribed, these primary schools in Sunderland are the next closest alternatives.
Marsden Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR6 7HJ
Barnes Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR4 7QF
Broadway Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR4 8NW
Grangetown Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR2 8PX
Fulwell Junior School Catchment Area
Community school · SR6 9EE
Grange Park Primary School Catchment Area
Community school · SR5 1EA
Nearest primary schools by distance
These are the primary schools closest to Grindon Infant School by straight-line distance, including ones across a town or council boundary. Distance is not the same as being in catchment: always check each school's own admissions policy for its actual boundary.
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Frequently Asked Questions: Grindon Infant School
What is the catchment area for Grindon Infant School? ▾
The catchment area for Grindon Infant School is the geographic zone Sunderland uses to prioritise admissions when this primary school receives more applications than it has places. Children living inside the boundary are ranked higher under the oversubscription criteria, after looked-after children and siblings. Sunderland publishes the exact boundary and the last distance offered before each admissions cycle, and the boundary can change year to year.
Is Grindon Infant School oversubscribed? ▾
Grindon Infant School has a capacity of 232 places and currently has 177 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Sunderland.
What is the admissions policy for Grindon Infant School? ▾
Admission to Grindon Infant School is managed by Sunderland. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does Grindon Infant School cover? ▾
Grindon Infant School is a primary school in Sunderland, serving pupils aged 2-7. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for Grindon Infant School? ▾
Grindon Infant School was rated Good by Ofsted in 2016. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.