Grangetown Primary School
Middlesbrough, TS6 7JA · Redcar and Cleveland · primary school
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27th of 43 primary schools in Redcar and Cleveland we can score, 44 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.0/10 against 126 of them, against 4.7/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 58.0 · 35 | 40% | 1.39 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 10.0 · 66 | 25% | 1.65 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grangetown Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 58.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, 10.0% achieved it, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.0 out of 10 against similar schools, 4.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join arts and crafts, film, and storytelling clubs, as well as termly competition sports. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 283 pupils against a stated capacity of 266. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
What specific support is provided for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How are the termly competition clubs structured for different age groups?
What Ofsted said about Grangetown Primary School
Overview
Grangetown Primary School is described as a welcoming institution at the heart of its community, where pupils are nurtured from nursery and enjoy "warm and positive relationships." The report highlights that staff know pupils well, particularly those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, who are supported effectively in this "inclusive school." Overall, the school provides a safe, calm, and purposeful environment with high aspirations for all attendees.
Strengths
- Personal development is rated Outstanding, with pupils demonstrating "very positive attitudes to anyone who may be different to themselves" and benefiting from a "very well constructed programme for personal, social and health education."
- The curriculum is "well sequenced" from Nursery to Key Stage 2, with effective strategies in mathematics helping pupils recall important knowledge through activities like quizzes.
- Reading is prioritised from an early age, with books "well matched to the sounds that they know" and regular assessments ensuring timely interventions for those needing support.
- Safeguarding arrangements are effective, providing a "safe environment for pupils to discuss their worries" with trusted adults who are well trained to support emotional needs.
- Staff share a common vision and feel "well supported with their workload," contributing to a positive atmosphere where leaders have "excellent relationships with the local community."
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, curriculum content is "not sufficiently challenging," which limits pupils’ acquisition of knowledge; the school must ensure content is challenging across all subjects.
- Pupils currently do not receive "sufficient opportunities to write at length," requiring improvement to develop their writing skills fully.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 72% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 2024/25 | 58% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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