The Grangefield Academy
| Type | Secondary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 11-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Oxbridge Avenue Stockton-on-Tees TS18 4LE |
| Phone | 01642353637 |
| Reference Number | 139673 |
The Grangefield Academy has achieved outstanding results in all areas of its educational offering, reflecting a strong commitment to both academic and personal development. The school's leadership has cultivated an environment where pupils from various backgrounds are valued, appropriately challenged, and encouraged to reach their highest potential. The curriculum is ambitious and well-structured, with a particular focus on knowledge acquisition and personal growth. Staff expectations are high, and there is clear evidence of respect and engagement between students and teachers, enhancing the overall learning experience.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1013 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.69%
Girls: 45.31% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 45.8% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 16.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 113 | 91 | 204 |
| 8 | 107 | 94 | 201 |
| 9 | 117 | 87 | 204 |
| 10 | 102 | 97 | 199 |
| 11 | 115 | 90 | 205 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 68.4% |
| Pakistani | 12.6% |
| White & Asian | 3% |
| African | 3% |
| Asian, Other | 2.2% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.9% |
| White, Other | 1.7% |
| Unclassified | 1.5% |
| Indian | 0.8% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.7% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.1% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Caribbean | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Outstanding |
| > Quality of education | Outstanding |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Outstanding |
| > Personal Development | Outstanding |
| > Leadership & Management | Outstanding |
| Last Report Date | 07 Dec 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 07 Dec 2022 | School inspection: |
| 01 Dec 2021 | School inspection |
| 30 Nov 2016 | Full inspection: |
Strengths
- Exceptional quality of education with a well-planned curriculum.
- Strong support for pupils with special educational needs and disabilities.
- A positive and respectful school culture among pupils and staff.
- Effective teaching practices that encourage pupil engagement and understanding.
- Commitment to the wider development of pupils through a well-designed 'Life' curriculum.
- Excellent safeguarding practices ensuring pupil safety and well-being.
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 45.3 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 50.5% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 60.9% |
Attainment 8 Score
Note: Exam results were not published in 2021 and 2022 due to the pandemic.
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 170 | 1 |
| Third Preference | 84 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 0 |
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Dunelm Road, Elm Tree, Whitehouse Primary School, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0TS |
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St Bede's Catholic Academy
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0.69 miles |
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Oxbridge Lane Primary School
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0.71 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Stockton
Fairfield Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7PL |
0.72 miles |
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Fairfield Primary School
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0.76 miles |
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The Oak Tree Academy
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0.77 miles |
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Holy Trinity Rosehill CofE Voluntary Aided Primary School
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0.83 miles |
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Mill Lane Primary School
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0.95 miles |
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Bowesfield Primary School
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1.03 miles |
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St Gregory's Catholic Academy
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1.08 miles |
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St John the Baptist Church of England Voluntary Controlled Primary School
St John's Way, Ragworth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 0FB |
1.09 miles |
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Hardwick Green Primary Academy
Tithe Barn Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8WF |
1.18 miles |
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St Cuthbert's Catholic Primary School, Stockton
Parkfield Road, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 3SY |
1.18 miles |
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Harrow Gate Academy
Piper Knowle Road, Hardwick, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 8DE |
1.2 miles |
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The Glebe Primary School
Pulford Road, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1QY |
1.58 miles |
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Rosebrook Primary School
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1.62 miles |
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Frederick Nattrass Primary Academy
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1.73 miles |
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Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy
Bishopton Road West, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS19 0QH |
0.36 miles |
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Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy
Fairfield Road, Fairfield, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 7AJ |
0.54 miles |
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Abbey Hill Academy
Ketton Road, Hardwick Estate, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8BU |
1.06 miles |
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Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth
Harrowgate Lane, Bishopsgarth, Stockton-on-Tees, TS19 8TF |
1.37 miles |
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Hartwell School
Yarm Road, Stockton, TS18 3TN |
1.38 miles |
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North Shore Academy
Talbot Street, Stockton-on-Tees, Cleveland, TS20 2AY |
1.49 miles |
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Kiora Hall
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1.65 miles |
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The Education Training Collective
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1.73 miles |
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Red House School
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2.15 miles |
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King Edwin School
Mill Lane, Norton, Stockton-on-Tees, TS20 1LG |
2.36 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic College, A Voluntary Catholic Academy
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, Teesside, TS17 9DE |
2.55 miles |
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Thornaby Academy
Baysdale Road, Thornaby, Stockton-on-Tees, TS17 9DB |
2.66 miles |
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2.66 miles |
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Elmbank Learning Centre
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2.87 miles |
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Macmillan Academy
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3.1 miles |
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Westlands Academy
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3.23 miles |
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All Saints Church of England Academy
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3.45 miles |
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Acklam Grange School
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3.46 miles |
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Egglescliffe School
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3.55 miles |
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Northfield School and Sports College
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