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E-ACT The Grange School

West Northamptonshire, NN11 4HWPrimaryAges 2–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Jul 2022
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
33 1st-choice / 38 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About E-ACT The Grange School

E-ACT The Grange School is a state primary in West Northamptonshire, one of 147 primary schools in the local authority. The school sits within a competitive local landscape where the top-performing peers include Helmdon Primary School, Greatworth Primary School, and The Bramptons Primary School, all of which rank higher on the local scoring system. The nearest school rated Outstanding by Ofsted is Welton Church of England Academy, 4.5 kilometres away. The Grange School itself has a Requires Improvement overall rating from its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a downgrade from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2018. The school serves a diverse intake, with 28.2 per cent of pupils eligible for free school meals, well above the national average. With a capacity of 489 and 369 pupils on roll, there is room for growth, and the school offers nursery provision for children from age two.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range2 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressStaverton Road, Daventry, West Northamptonshire, NN11 4HW
HeadteacherClare Ley
Local AuthorityWest Northamptonshire
Number of Pupils369
Free School Meals (FSM)28.2%
School Capacity369 / 489 (75% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

12 Jul 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Requires improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 21 Sept 2022. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundArt StudiosMusic RoomsDining HallGymnasiumLibraryChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

8

Sports

FootballAthleticsGymnasticsCricket

Clubs & Activities

Art ClubScience ClubChoirChess

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyProfound LearningOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About E-ACT The Grange School

E-ACT The Grange School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.