Alder Grange School

A good community school school in Lancashire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Alder Grange School.

Rossendale, BB48HW Ofsted: Good Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

50

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
47.2
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.32
English & Maths grade 4+ %
55.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 61.9%
Continue in education or training
47.8
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 54.0%
Sustained employment
37.6
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 16.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Good

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Good
Overall effectiveness
Good
Last inspected
14 March 2017
Previous grade
Good
Quality of education
9
Behaviour & attitudes
9
Personal development
9
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Calder Road
Rawtenstall
Rossendale, BB48HW
Phone
1706223171
Website
aldergrange.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
119722
Type
Community school
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Calder Road, Rawtenstall, Rossendale, BB4 8HW
Website
http://www.aldergrange.com
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Capacity
902 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
855
Free School Meals
21.7% (186 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
3.4% (29 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
26.5%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
54.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
16.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
16.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
6.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
52%
Quality: Good
Sixth Form Size
50 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
16.0%

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
54 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
107
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
855 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Once an Alder Granger, always an Alder Granger"

Belonging Achievement Aspiration Ready Respectful Responsible

Head Teacher's Message

The Headteacher, Joanna Griffiths, describes Alder Grange as having a unique ethos built on warm, caring relationships and a genuine family feel. The school emphasises high expectations, a personalised curriculum, strong relationships, and a commitment to helping pupils grow into independent, resilient and well-rounded citizens; the ethos is embodied in the idea that ‘Once an Alder Granger, always an Alder Granger.’

Facilities

Sixth Form Centre

Curriculum Highlights

A Level Art, Craft & Design A Level Graphics Communication A Level Product Design TQUK Level 3 Diploma – Design, Engineer, Construct! (DEC) BTEC Business Creative Arts A Level Drama & Theatre A Level Media Studies RSL Level 3 Music A Level English Literature A Level English Language A Level Classical Civilisation A Level French A Level German A Level Spanish A Level Physical Education CTECH Sport Health & Social Care (AAQ) A Level Geography A Level History A Level Law A Level Psychology A Level Sociology A Level Mathematics A Level Further Mathematics Mathematics in Context (Core Maths) CTECH Information Technology (Extended Certificate) BTEC National in Applied Science A Level Biology A Level Chemistry A Level Physics

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are handled by Lancashire County Council. School number 14101. Published admission number (PAN) is 145 per year group from Year 7 to 11, and 150 in AG6 (Sixth Form). Applications are via the Lancashire County Council admissions process. Key dates referenced include 1 September (apply from date), 15 January (national closing date for secondary applications), and 16 April (offers issued).

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