Avanti Grange Secondary School
39%
Capacity
464
Pupils
3.9x
Demand
About Avanti Grange Secondary School
Avanti Grange Secondary School is a state-funded None secondary school serving the East Hertfordshire community, welcoming children from age 11 to 18. The school has 464 pupils on roll and is with plenty of spare capacity (39% of 1,200 places).
the school is led by headteacher Rhys Jones, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
Avanti Grange Secondary School is a popular choice with families — it received 666 applications for 173 places, making it 3.9x oversubscribed. Of these, 185 were first-preference applications.
Avanti Grange Secondary School parent feedback on Ofsted Parent View is very positive, with 92% recommending the school (224 responses).
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 6 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Moderate Learning Difficulty, Social, Emotional & Mental Health and 3 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Avanti Grange Secondary School include Gymnasium, Sixth Form Centre, Music Rooms, Astro Turf, Swimming Pool, Theatre, Playing Fields, Library.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Rugby, Hockey, Tennis, Gymnastics and 6 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Film Club, Eco Club and 4 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 10.6%, which is well below the national average for secondary schools in England.
For families exploring secondary schools in East Hertfordshire, Avanti Grange Secondary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Secondary (State) |
| Age Range | 11 to 18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | None |
| Address | Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford, East Hertfordshire, CM23 2BD |
| Headteacher | Rhys Jones |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 464 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 10.6% |
| School Capacity | 464 / 1,200 (39% full) |
| Sixth Form | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
7 May 2025Quality of Education
Outstanding
Since Sep 2024, Ofsted no longer assigns a single overall grade
Source: Ofsted, 8 Jun 2025. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Ofsted Parent View
224 responsesWould Recommend This School
Source: Ofsted Parent View (GOV.UK statistical data), Sep – Sep 2025
SEND Support
Resourced ProvisionSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
18Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed173
666
High Demand
Competitive - many more applications than places available
185 families put this school as their 1st choice (28% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford
East Hertfordshire, CM23 2BD
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