Grange Primary School
About Grange Primary School
Grange Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 98 applications for just 52 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1.88. That means nearly two families applied for every available spot, and all 52 first-preference offers were taken up. While the school doesn't publish a parent recommendation percentage, the high demand speaks for itself. The school is led by headteacher Zoe Buxton and serves 431 pupils in Erewash, Derbyshire, which is notably above its official capacity of 383. A significant 35.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, reflecting a diverse intake. The school also offers nursery provision for children aged three and up, which can be a major practical advantage for working parents looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
26 May 2021Latest monitoring visit (26 May 2021): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 14 Sept 2016. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
9Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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