The Grange School
| Type | Secondary |
| Age Range | 11-19 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Redvers Road Christchurch Dorset BH23 3AU |
| Phone | 01202486536 |
| Reference Number | 141378 |
Description
betaThe Grange School, located at Redvers Road, Christchurch, Dorset with a postcode of BH23 3AU, is a co-educational secondary school and sixth form. Established in 1955, it currently caters to 356 students aged 11–19, encompassing both boys and girls. As of 2021, the school has received a "good" rating in all areas by Ofsted. The Grange School is part of the Twynham Learning multi-academy trust and follows a curriculum that aims to engage and inspire students by cultivating their talents and facilitating their involvement in community work, music, sports, and several other extracurricular activities.
The pupil-to-teacher ratio is amongst the top 3% nationwide, while The Grange School's average A-level applied value-added score is in the top 47%. The school maintains an English not first language of 4%, and the pupil absenteeism rate is below national average at 8%. However, the school's English Baccalaureate pass rate and math pass rates are below average, which indicates an area in need of improvement. The Grange School also admits children from the Somerford, Mudeford & Burton areas, with a significant majority coming from these regions.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 369 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 54.26%
Girls: 45.74% |
Year Groups
| Year | Number of pupils |
|---|---|
| 7 | 97 |
| 8 | 84 |
| 9 | 74 |
| 10 | 79 |
| 11 | 77 |
| 12 | 21 |
| 13 | 14 |
| Ofsted Rating | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2022-01-20 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-11-30 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2021-07-06 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2021-02-03 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2020-10-13 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2019-11-05 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2018-12-04 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2018-03-14 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
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
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.9 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.29 | Unlock | Unlock |
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:
Sample
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UnlockProgress 8 Score
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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Somerford Primary School
Draper Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AS |
0.15 miles |
|
Mudeford Community Infants' School
Queen's Road, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3HH |
0.45 miles |
|
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Dorset Road, Somerford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3DA |
0.47 miles |
|
Mudeford Junior School
Mudeford Lane, Mudeford, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3HP |
0.55 miles |
|
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Wick Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1HX |
1.17 miles |
|
Burton Church of England Primary School
Campbell Road, Burton, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 7JY |
1.27 miles |
|
Christchurch Infant School
Addiscombe Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AE |
1.37 miles |
|
Christchurch Junior School
Clarendon Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2AA |
1.42 miles |
|
Twynham Primary School
Marsh Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 2NH |
1.47 miles |
|
St Katharine's Church of England Primary School
Rolls Drive, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4NA |
1.55 miles |
|
Highcliffe St Mark Primary School
Greenways, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 5AZ |
2.28 miles |
|
Stourfield Infant School
Cranleigh Road, Southbourne, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JS |
2.35 miles |
|
Stourfield Junior School
Stourvale Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 5JG |
2.42 miles |
|
Bransgore Church of England Primary School
Ringwood Road, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8JH |
2.78 miles |
|
Pokesdown Community Primary School
Livingstone Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2AS |
3.12 miles |
|
Avonwood Primary School
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NB |
3.15 miles |
|
Sopley Primary School
South Ripley, Bransgore, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 8ET |
3.2 miles |
|
Jewell Academy Bournemouth
Jewell Road, Townsend, Jewell Academy, Bournemouth, BH8 0LT |
3.32 miles |
|
Corpus Christi Catholic Primary School
St James's Square, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH5 2BX |
3.44 miles |
|
King's Park Academy
Ashley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH1 4NB |
3.8 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Connie Rothman Learning Centre
Christchurch Christian Centre, Millhams Street, Christchurch, BH23 1DN |
1.01 miles |
|
Twynham School
Sopers Lane, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 1JF |
1.37 miles |
|
Highcliffe School
Parkside, Highcliffe, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 4QD |
1.47 miles |
|
St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School
St Catherine's Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH6 4AH |
1.94 miles |
|
Tregonwell Academy
Petersfield Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6QP |
3.03 miles |
|
Avonbourne Boys' Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, BH7 6NZ |
3.17 miles |
|
Avonbourne Girls Academy
Harewood Avenue, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH7 6NY |
3.18 miles |
|
The Arnewood School
Gore Road, New Milton, Hampshire, BH25 6RS |
4.06 miles |
|
The Bishop of Winchester Academy
Mallard Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PW |
4.14 miles |
|
Parkfield School
Hurn, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 6DF |
4.19 miles |
|
Bournemouth School for Girls
Castle Gate Close, Castle Lane West, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9UJ |
4.31 miles |
|
Bournemouth School
East Way, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH8 9PY |
4.57 miles |
|
Kings Bournemouth
58 Braidley Road, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH2 6LD |
4.93 miles |
|
Linwood School
Alma Road, Winton, Bournemouth, Dorset, BH9 1AJ |
4.99 miles |