The Grange School

A good academy sponsor led school in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Grange School.

Christchurch, BH233AU Ofsted: Good Age 11-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

Score not available

Needs all indicators

Performance score unavailable: missing published data for Continue in education or training, Sustained employment

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
60.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 0.27
English & Maths grade 4+ %
61.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: 72.4%
Continue in education or training
Not published
Raw: No data published
Sustained employment
Not published
Raw: No data published
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: Not used
Raw: Good

How we weight each phase

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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
30 November 2021
Previous grade
Inadequate
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
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
Redvers Road
Christchurch, BH233AU
Phone
1202486536
Website
thegrangeschool.com

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
141378
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Redvers Road, Christchurch, BH23 3AU
Website
http://www.thegrangeschool.com
Age range
11-19
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
TWYNHAM LEARNING
Capacity
769 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
446
Free School Meals
41.8% (186 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
7.6% (34 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
82.8%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
45.3%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Attainment 8 Scores
Attainment 8:
44.8
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
English Attainment 8:
10.1
Maths Attainment 8:
9.0
Open Subjects Attainment 8:
12.1
EBacc Subject Performance
Ebacc Attainment 8:
13.6
Ebacc English:
98.7%
Ebacc Entry:
13.2%
Ebacc Humanities:
85.5%
Ebacc Languages:
15.8%
Ebacc Maths:
98.7%
Ebacc Sciences:
97.4%
Progress Measures
Progress 8:
0.27
Progress 8 Range:
-0.08 to 0.61

Key Performance Indicators

English & Maths Grade 5+:
72.4 (+20.4 vs average)
Attainment 8:
44.8 (+5.3 vs average)
Progress 8:
0.27 (+0.5 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
25 pupils
Very Good
Pupils per Year Group
50
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
446 pupils
11-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"The Grange School Way"

Believe Enjoy Succeed Together

Head Teacher's Message

The Grange School is on a journey of rapid school improvement, emphasising a small, inclusive community where every student is known and valued. It is part of the Twynham Learning Trust, combining the warmth of a small school with the opportunities of a larger organisation.

Curriculum Highlights

Core subjects at GCSE: English and English Literature; Maths; Science. Students then choose GCSE or Vocational subjects; core PE and PHSE continue. 3-year Key Stage 3 model; emphasis on reading, writing, numeracy, oracy and cultural capital. Large majority study a Modern Foreign Language across five years. Arts are valued; curriculum aims to be broad and balanced.

SEND Provision

Inclusive SEND provision with whole-school wellbeing approaches and bespoke support from a trained student services team.

Admissions Criteria

In-Year admissions are processed by The Grange School. Year 7 admissions for 2026 are handled by the Local Education Authority (BCP Council). The closing date for Year 7 applications for 2026 is 31 October 2025. Offers are issued on 2 March 2026. Appeals are managed by The Coastal Association of School Appeals (CAS). A Year 6 transitions portal and an online admissions enquiry form are available.

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