The Grange Academy

A not judged academy sponsor led school in Hertfordshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Grange Academy.

Bushey, WD233AA Ofsted: Not Judged Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

52

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
47.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.29
English & Maths grade 4+ %
51.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 53.8%
Continue in education or training
63.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 69.0%
Sustained employment
49.5
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 23.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Not Judged

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

Not Judged
Overall effectiveness
Not Judged
Last inspected
12 November 2024
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
London Road
Bushey, WD233AA
Phone
2089509502
Website
thegrange.futureacademies.org

Location

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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
147785
Type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA
Website
https://www.thegrange.futureacademies.org
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
FUTURE ACADEMIES
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
982
Free School Meals
30.1% (296 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (18 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
91.4%
Good
Persistent Absence
24.8%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
69.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
23.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Start Apprenticeships
4.0%
Learning while earning
Not in Education or Work
3.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
68%
Quality: Very Good
Sixth Form Size
77 students
Per cohort
Apprenticeships
4.0%

Key Performance Indicators

Education Continuation:
69.0 (+12.9 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
62 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
123
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
982 pupils
11-18

Subjects This School Excels At

Subjects where students perform significantly above national average

Chemistry (GCE A level)
★★★★ ★
(10 students)
Computer Architecture / Systems (BTEC National Extended Certificate L3 - Band F - P-D*)
★★★★ ★
(9 students)
Physical Education/Sports Studies (GCE A level)
★★★ ★★
(10 students)
Law (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(17 students)
Psychology (GCE A level)
★★ ★★★
(14 students)

Strong performance in 5 subjects

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"libertas per cultum (freedom through education)"

Knowledge Aspiration Respect

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome from Principal Aziza Ajak describing The Grange Academy's mission, the motto libertas per culturum (freedom through education), and the values Knowledge, Aspiration and Respect.

Curriculum Highlights

Knowledge-rich curriculum (ambitious and accessible) Depth across a wide range of subjects Computer Science and Latin taught discretely to all students

SEND Provision

SEND provision across four areas: cognition and learning; communication and interaction; sensory and physical; social, emotional and mental health, led by SENDCO Ms Jo Ricketts.

Admissions Criteria

Non-selective; admissions via Hertfordshire County Council.

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