The Grange Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Sparhawke Letchworth Garden City Hertfordshire SG6 4PY |
| Phone | 01462621444 |
| Reference Number | 144904 |
The Grange Academy is performing well overall, achieving a good rating in all inspected areas including the quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. The school, which became a sponsor-led academy in 2017, has not previously been inspected under the current regulations, making this its first routine inspection. Pupils express enjoyment in their learning, crediting supportive teacher-student relationships that help them feel safe and understood. The school is dedicated to high aspirations for all pupils and has a well-structured curriculum that promotes deep understanding in most subjects.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 196 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 48.98%
Girls: 51.02% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 31.1% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.6% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22.5 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 26 | 28 | 54 |
| 4 | 26 | 15 | 41 |
| 5 | 17 | 30 | 47 |
| 6 | 27 | 27 | 54 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 83.7% |
| White, Other | 3.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 2.6% |
| Indian | 1.5% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.5% |
| Caribbean | 1.5% |
| Asian, Other | 1.5% |
| White & Asian | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 1% |
| Chinese | 0.5% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 19 Jan 2022 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 20 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Grange Junior School | |
| 20 May 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Jul 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Jul 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 16 Nov 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 09 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
| 09 Jul 2001 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils enjoy their learning and appreciate teacher support.
- Strong relationships between staff and pupils foster a caring environment.
- Leaders have high expectations for pupil achievement.
- Most subjects are well designed and effectively implemented.
- Effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
- Reading is prioritized with a variety of high-quality texts available.
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have recently refined curriculum plans and are not fully implemented.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 64% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 17% |
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 | 105 | ||
| Maths | 107 |
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 | -1.8 | ||
| Writing | -2.3 | ||
| Maths | -1.5 |
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