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The Grange School

Halton, WA7 5DXSecondaryAges 3–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2022
Progress 8
-0.84
Well below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
137 1st-choice / 144 places
Ranking
#2,952
of 3,141 nationally

About The Grange School

The Grange School in Halton was rated Good in its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2022, a significant improvement from its previous Requires Improvement rating in 2016. The school’s Progress 8 score for the 2023/24 academic year sits at -0.84, which is below the local authority average of -0.57 and places it sixth out of seven schools in Halton. This metric measures how much progress pupils make from the end of primary school to their GCSEs, and a negative score indicates that, on average, students achieve lower than the national benchmark. The school’s Attainment 8 score is 33.5, and just 40.1% of pupils achieved a grade 5 or above in English and maths. While these figures suggest academic outcomes are a challenge, the Ofsted report notes that behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership and management are all Good, pointing to a school that is stable and improving in other key areas.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range3 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressLatham Avenue, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 5DX
HeadteacherJamie Jardine
Local AuthorityHalton
Number of Pupils1,173
Free School Meals (FSM)53.4%
School Capacity1,173 / 1,320 (89% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

4 May 2022
View Report
Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

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

Facilities

13
LibraryDining HallSwimming PoolSports HallGymnasiumTheatreSixth Form CentreMusic RoomsPlaying FieldsScience LabsICT SuiteTennis CourtsChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

11

Sports

CricketRugbyDanceBadmintonTennisAthletics

Clubs & Activities

GardeningScience ClubYoung EnterpriseChoirEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 14:50

Source: thegrangeacademy.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grange School

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