Grange Junior School

A good academy sponsor led school in Swindon. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Grange Junior School.

Swindon, SN34JY Ofsted: Good Age 7-11 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

55

/ 100

Primary weighted harmonic mean of 3 indicators

Indicators used for Primary schools

KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
45.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 40.0%
Raw: 54.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
54.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
Raw: 9.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
75.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 30.0%
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
23 May 2023
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
Grange Drive
Stratton St Margaret
Swindon, SN34JY

Location

Find the school on the map

Source: Geocoding

School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146986
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Primary
Address
Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4JY
Age range
7-11
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
Capacity
360 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
No
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
325
Free School Meals
20.6% (67 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.2% (4 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
93.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
13.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Detailed Performance Metrics

Meeting Expected Standard:
54.0%
Exceeding Expected Standard:
9.0%
Reading Score:
103.0
Maths Score:
102.0
Grammar Score:
102.0

Key Performance Indicators

Low Persistent Absence:
13.9 (3.6 below average)

Historical Performance

Year Mat Average Read Average
2024 102.0 103.0
2023 102.0 104.0

Historical data shows year-over-year performance trends

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
22 pupils
Excellent
Pupils per Year Group
65
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
325 pupils
7-11

Performance Trend

Declining trend (-0.5 per year)

Down -0.5% over 3 years

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From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Growing Together, Soaring High"

Find happiness in learning and friendships. Show perseverance when things get tough. Offer and seek support from others. Build resilience to bounce back from challenges. Be honest and trustworthy. Work together in collaboration to achieve shared goals

We actively promote British values including democracy, rule of law, individual liberty, mutual respect, and tolerance of those of different faiths.

Head Teacher's Message

We are extremely proud of our school and the curriculum we offer. We are passionate about inspiring learners of all ages and igniting a love and enthusiasm for learning in every child. We believe every child will flourish when we support each other.

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes After-School Care: Yes

SEND Provision

Grange Junior School provides an inclusive curriculum with a dedicated SEN team; support may be classroom-based or withdrawn, and the school works with parents and external agencies to meet a wide range of needs.

Admissions Criteria

Admissions are coordinated by Swindon Borough Council; applications can be completed online via Swindon Borough Council, and the school office can provide information and support; contact [email protected].

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