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The Grange Academy

North Hertfordshire, SG6 4PYPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Jan 2022
KS2 Results
57%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
#8,722
of 13,686 nationally

About The Grange Academy

Just over half of parents would recommend The Grange Academy to other families, according to the most recent Parent View data, which gives a steer on how the school is regarded by those who know it best. The school is a state primary for children aged 7 to 11, based in North Hertfordshire, and it is currently oversubscribed — with 196 pupils on roll against a capacity of 240, suggesting that local demand is strong. That oversubscription is worth noting for parents considering an application, as it indicates places are competitive. The school is led by headteacher Craig Maddox and has no religious character, so it draws from a broad catchment. Its most recent Ofsted inspection, in January 2022, rated it Good across all five categories: overall effectiveness, quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management. That is an improvement on its previous inspection in 2015, when it was judged to require improvement.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressSparhawke, Letchworth Garden City, North Hertfordshire, SG6 4PY
HeadteacherCraig Maddox
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils196
Free School Meals (FSM)31.1%
School Capacity196 / 240 (82% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

19 Jan 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good

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

Facilities

7
Outdoor PlaygroundForest SchoolLibraryArt StudiosDining HallPlaying FieldsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballSwimmingRoundersCricketFootballCross CountryGymnastics

Clubs & Activities

ChoirScience ClubBook ClubGardeningDrama

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

SEND Support

DyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageLearning DifficultyOther

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grange Academy

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