Grange School

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Performance Score

Overall school rating

100

/ 100

Special weighted harmonic mean of 1 indicators

Indicators used for Special schools

Ofsted inspection outcome

100.0

/ 100 normalized

Weight: 100.0%

Raw: Outstanding

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

Outstanding

Overall effectiveness: Outstanding
Last inspected: 17 October 2023
Previous grade: Inadequate
Quality of education: Outstanding
Behaviour & attitudes: Outstanding
Personal development: Outstanding
Leadership & management: Outstanding
Safeguarding: Effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS

Address: Matthews Lane

Gorton

Manchester, M124GR
Phone: 1612312590
Website: grange.manchester.sch.uk

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS

URN: 145845
Type: Academy special sponsor led
Phase: Special
Address: Matthews Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M12 4GR
Website: www.grange.manchester.sch.uk
Age range: 4-19
Gender: Mixed
Religious character: Does not apply
School status: Open
Trust/MAT: PROSPERE LEARNING TRUST
Capacity: 220 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: 263
Free School Meals: 69.8% (184 pupils)
Special Educational Needs: 100.0% (263 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate: 90.6%; Good
Persistent Absence: 28.1%; Missing 10%+ of school days

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size: 8 pupils; Excellent
Pupils per Year Group: 16; Average across all year groups
Total School Size: 263 pupils; 4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Exceptional Education for All"

We respect one another We value the wellbeing of all staff and students We aim to develop good self-esteem and self-confidence We will work together to achieve an atmosphere of trust where staff and students know their viewpoints and feeings are valued We aim for all staff to feel cared for and protected, so that we can try new things We expect the best We believe that our expectations will lead to personal pride in our school We recognise and value the contribution of all members of our school community We value cooperative working We are committed to working together as a whole school We recognise that everyone is an individual and we value diversity We value and respect diversity; we actively celebrate We promote and provide equal opportunities and equity We recognise that different people have different needs and we strive to meet the needs of all within the school community We value learning We are a learning school that recognises the right to life-long learning for all All members of the school community work together to ensure that learning at Grange School is meaningful, challenging and fun

Head Teacher's Message

Grange School aims to work in partnership with parents and carers, the Prospere Learning Trust, the local authority and other agencies to provide the very best education and ensure outstanding progress and outcomes for every pupil, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and a personalised curriculum.

Facilities

On-site farm with alpacas, pigs and ducks, plus guinea pigs, rabbits, tortoises and a gecko Full-size on-site role play area with settings such as a post office, a grocer’s, a doctor’s surgery, a vet, a bakery and a mechanics garage On-site soft play area Light room Forest School space for outdoor learning A variety of outside learning spaces

Curriculum Highlights

Know More Remember More Curriculum Curriculum spans from EYFS through KS5 Enrichment through an on-site farm and real-world learning experiences (e.g., post office, doctor’s surgery, vet, bakery, mechanics garage) Focus on developing literacy and communication, numeracy, PE and PSHE, plus work-related learning

SEND Provision

Grange School provides 24/7 day places for pupils with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP), who have a diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and Severe Learning Difficulties (SLD).

Admissions Criteria

All pupils must have an Education, Health and Care Plan naming Grange School. The Local Authority must consult with the school about the placement, and the final decision rests with the Local Authority. Grange School is unable to offer places to families who wish to independently fund the placement.