Grange Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 4-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Elder Avenue Wickford Essex SS12 0LR |
| Phone | 01268734420 |
| Reference Number | 131579 |
Grange Primary School has made significant strides since its last inspection, moving from a previous grade of Requires Improvement to a current rating of Good. The leadership team has developed a broad and ambitious curriculum, and there are high expectations for all pupils, which they eagerly meet. Students feel engaged, safe, and proud of their school, contributing positively to a vibrant school culture. Positive behaviors are evident, and pupils actively participate in a range of extracurricular activities that foster personal development.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 301 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.17%
Girls: 50.83% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 15% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 4% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 27.2 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 19.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 | 23 | 46 |
| 2 | 19 | 16 | 35 |
| 3 | 24 | 19 | 43 |
| 4 | 15 | 31 | 46 |
| 5 | 25 | 22 | 47 |
| 6 | 24 | 21 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 85% |
| White, Other | 3.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 3% |
| White & Asian | 2.7% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.3% |
| White & Black (African) | 2% |
| African | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 28 Mar 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 28 Mar 2023 | School inspection: |
| 25 Jun 2019 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Mar 2019 | Short inspection |
| 27 Feb 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jan 2012 | Interim assessment |
| 17 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 06 Feb 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 18 Sep 2000 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong leadership team implementing ambitious curriculum improvements
- High expectations for pupil behavior and engagement
- Effective focus on teaching reading and phonics
- Pupils enjoy a variety of extracurricular activities
- Valuable roles of responsibility for pupils fostering citizenship
- Effective safeguarding arrangements.
Areas for Improvement
- In a few curriculum areas, knowledge requirements are not clearly specified
- Some pupils with SEND overly dependent on adult support.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 59% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 7% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 107 | ||
| Maths | 106 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.1 | ||
| Writing | 2.1 | ||
| Maths | 2.8 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 21 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 27 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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North Crescent Primary School
North Crescent, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9AP |
0.61 miles |
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Wickford Primary School
Market Road, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0AG |
0.63 miles |
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Oakfield Primary School
Scott Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9PW |
0.83 miles |
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Crays Hill Primary School
London Road, Crays Hill, Billericay, Essex, CM11 2UZ |
1.15 miles |
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The Wickford Church of England School
Mount Road, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8HE |
1.16 miles |
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Abacus Primary School
Tresco Way, The Wick, Wickford, Essex, SS12 9GJ |
1.26 miles |
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Runwell Community Primary School
Canewdon Gardens, Runwell, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7BJ |
1.32 miles |
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Hilltop Infant School
Hill Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LT |
1.52 miles |
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Hilltop Junior School
Hill Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LT |
1.6 miles |
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Felmore Primary School
Davenants, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1QX |
1.77 miles |
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Briscoe Primary School & Nursery
Felmores End, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 1PN |
1.9 miles |
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Whitmore Primary School and Nursery
Whitmore Way, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2TP |
1.95 miles |
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Downham Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
Church Road, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1NU |
2.3 miles |
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The Willows Primary School
Church Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2EX |
2.42 miles |
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Eversley Primary School
Crest Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 2EF |
2.42 miles |
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St Luke's Park Primary School
Liberty Way, Runwell, Wickford, Essex, SS11 7LH |
2.43 miles |
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Northlands Primary School and Nursery
Winifred Road, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3JQ |
2.45 miles |
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St Teresa's Catholic Primary School, Basildon
Elsenham Crescent, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1UE |
2.59 miles |
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Greensted Primary School & Nursery
Kirby Road, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1RX |
2.59 miles |
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Fairhouse Community Primary School
Long Riding, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1QP |
2.8 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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The Bromfords School
Grange Avenue, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0LZ |
0.1 miles |
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Castledon School
Bromfords Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS12 0PW |
0.32 miles |
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Beauchamps High School
Beauchamps Drive, Wickford, Essex, SS11 8LY |
1.54 miles |
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The Basildon Lower Academy
Timberlog Close, Timberlog Lane, Basildon, Essex, SS14 1UX |
2.42 miles |
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Lift Pioneer
Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA |
2.55 miles |
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De La Salle School
Ghyllgrove, Basildon, Essex, SS14 2LA |
2.57 miles |
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The Basildon Upper Academy
Wickford Avenue, Pitsea, Basildon, Essex, SS13 3HL |
2.62 miles |
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Glenwood School
Rushbottom Lane, New Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 4LW |
2.8 miles |
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Ramsden Hall Academy
Heath Road, Ramsden Heath, Billericay, Essex, CM11 1HN |
3.03 miles |
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Omnia Foundation
Rayleigh Town Sports & Social Club, London Road, Rayleigh, SS6 9DT |
3.43 miles |
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The Appleton School
Croft Road, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 5RN |
3.54 miles |
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Woodlands School
Woodlands Approach, Woodlands School, Basildon, Essex, SS16 5BA |
3.62 miles |
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The Billericay School
School Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 9LH |
3.87 miles |
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The James Hornsby School
Leinster Road, Laindon, Basildon, Essex, SS15 5NX |
3.92 miles |
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Mayflower High School
Stock Road, Billericay, Essex, CM12 0RT |
3.97 miles |
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The Sweyne Park School
Sir Walter Raleigh Drive, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 9BZ |
3.97 miles |
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St John's School
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4.07 miles |
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Cedar Hall School
Hart Road, Thundersley, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 3UQ |
4.39 miles |
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USP College
Runnymede Chase, Benfleet, Essex, SS7 1TW |
4.43 miles |
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The FitzWimarc School
Hockley Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8EB |
4.62 miles |