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Grange First School

Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2NPPrimaryAges 3–9MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2021
KS2 Results
No data
Competition
0.8×
Not oversubscribed
45 1st-choice / 59 places
Ranking
Not ranked

About Grange First School

Parents considering Grange First School will find a school that is clearly in high demand. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 217 applications for just 59 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 3.68. Of those applicants, 45 put Grange as their first preference, and 42 of those families were offered a place. That means a first-preference offer rate of over 93%, which is reassuring for families who have their heart set on the school. While the school does not publish a formal parent satisfaction survey, the sheer volume of applications — nearly four times the number of places — is a strong signal that local families rate it highly. The school is a state primary for children aged 3 to 9, with a nursery on site, and is led by headteacher Clare Clougher. It has a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has held consistently across its two most recent inspections.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 9 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNorham Road, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE3 2NP
HeadteacherClare Clougher
Local AuthorityNewcastle upon Tyne
Number of Pupils321
Free School Meals (FSM)20.2%
School Capacity321 / 352 (91% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

24 Nov 2021
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (24 Nov 2021): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 30 Nov 2011. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Art StudiosLibraryPlaying FieldsForest SchoolICT SuiteOutdoor PlaygroundSports HallMusic RoomsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

10

Sports

GymnasticsFootballCricketSwimmingDanceRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingEco ClubGardeningChess

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageVisionPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Grange First School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.