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Grindon Infant School

Primary school in Sunderland. Report card, Jan 2026: 6 expected, 1 needs attention.

Latest inspection: report card, area by area

Inspected 20 January 2026, report published 19 March 2026.

Grades for each area
AreaGradeAcross England
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard62% of schools with a report card got this
AchievementNeeds attention26% of schools with a report card got this
Attendance and behaviourExpected standard53% of schools with a report card got this
Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard55% of schools with a report card got this
InclusionExpected standard55% of schools with a report card got this
Leadership and governanceExpected standard62% of schools with a report card got this
Early yearsExpected standard61% of schools with a report card got this
SafeguardingMetMeets the standards for keeping children safe

What these grades mean

Expected standard
Does what Ofsted expects of every school. The most common grade.
Needs attention
Some things in this area need to improve.

Report cards started in November 2025 and can’t be compared with the old grades like Good or Outstanding. Most schools get a mix of grades. More about report cards.

Next inspection: around January 2030

The last inspection was in January 2026. Schools are usually inspected about every four years.

An estimate, not an Ofsted date. Ofsted doesn’t publish its schedule and gives schools about a day’s notice. The law says the next inspection must be by August 2031 at the latest, and Ofsted can visit sooner if it has concerns.

Nearby primary schools

  1. 0.7 milesSt Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Sunderland

    Primary, Sunderland

    No overall grade. Quality of education good (Sep 2024)

  2. 0.7 milesHasting Hill Academy

    Primary, Sunderland

    Good (Dec 2023)

  3. 0.9 milesBroadway Junior School

    Primary, Sunderland

    School remains Good (Oct 2023)

  4. 0.9 milesThorney Close Primary School

    Primary, Sunderland

    Good (Sep 2023)

  5. 0.9 milesSt Anne's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School

    Primary, Sunderland

    School remains Good (Nov 2022)

Ofsted data as at 30 September 2026, school details from Get Information about Schools, 26 October 2026.