The Grange School
| Type | Other schools / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-16 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Latham Avenue Runcorn Cheshire WA7 5DX |
| Phone | 01928562660 |
| Reference Number | 144617 |
The Grange School has been assessed as good overall, with effective leadership ensuring a positive learning environment for all students, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND). Pupils feel safe and valued within the school community, which is marked by an accepting atmosphere where diversity is celebrated. There is a strong focus on inclusivity and high expectations, with a broad curriculum that promotes academic achievement across all age groups, particularly in early reading and the English Baccalaureate suite of subjects. The school has shown significant improvement since it opened, supported effectively by knowledgeable governance and staff commitment.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 1173 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.76%
Girls: 51.24% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 53.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 23 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 17.6 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 21.9 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 20 | 20 | 40 |
| 2 | 30 | 24 | 54 |
| 3 | 28 | 23 | 51 |
| 4 | 26 | 27 | 53 |
| 5 | 20 | 36 | 56 |
| 6 | 20 | 26 | 46 |
| 7 | 93 | 86 | 179 |
| 8 | 91 | 83 | 174 |
| 9 | 85 | 82 | 167 |
| 10 | 77 | 90 | 167 |
| 11 | 53 | 62 | 115 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.9% |
| White, Other | 2.5% |
| Unclassified | 1.6% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.3% |
| Irish | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 04 May 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 04 May 2022 | School inspection: |
Strengths
- Pupils feel safe and are proud to be part of the school community.
- The curriculum is broad, ambitious, and designed to meet the needs of all students.
- Strong support for pupils with SEND, particularly those in specially resourced provision.
- Effective training and support for staff leading to high-quality teaching.
- High emphasis on inclusivity and acceptance of diversity.
Areas for Improvement
- Some teachers lack confidence and expertise in delivering certain aspects of the curriculum.
- Inconsistent use of assessment systems by some teachers to identify and address misconceptions.
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 36.4 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 23.7% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 37.7% |
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:
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| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 53% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 6% |
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 | 104 | ||
| Maths | 101 |
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 | 0.9 | ||
| Writing | 0.6 | ||
| Maths | -0.9 |
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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.
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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.
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 31 | 3 |
| Third Preference | 13 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
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| Second Preference | 99 | 4 |
| Third Preference | 28 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 1 | 1 |
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