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The Grangefield Academy

Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 4LESecondaryAges 11–16MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Outstanding
Dec 2022
Progress 8
-0.08
Below average
−20+2
Competition
1.1×
Oversubscribed
230 1st-choice / 201 places
Ranking
#1,731
of 3,141 nationally

About The Grangefield Academy

The Grangefield Academy is a mixed state secondary in Stockton-on-Tees that currently educates 1,013 pupils against a capacity of 1,050, meaning it is very close to full. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 45.8%, which is notably high and well above the national average for secondary schools, reflecting the demographic of its intake. Demand for places is strong: for the 2025/26 academic year, the school received 515 total applications for 201 places, with 230 of those as first preferences. This gives an oversubscription ratio of 2.56, and only 200 first-preference offers were made, indicating that many families who want a place here are unable to secure one. The school does not have a sixth form, so pupils leave at 16, and it has no religious character. Headteacher Kate Wright leads a school that has clearly built a reputation locally, given the level of competition for entry.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 16 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressOxbridge Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 4LE
HeadteacherKate Wright
Local AuthorityStockton-on-Tees
Number of Pupils1,013
Free School Meals (FSM)45.8%
School Capacity1,013 / 1,050 (96% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of Education
Outstanding
Behaviour & Attitudes
Outstanding
Personal Development
Outstanding
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Source: Ofsted, 2 Feb 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Science LabsLibraryGymnasiumMusic RoomsSports HallTennis CourtsTheatreSwimming PoolChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

16

Sports

RoundersCricketSwimmingRugbyMartial ArtsRowing

Clubs & Activities

DebateModel United NationsGardeningOrchestraChessEco ClubChoirFilm ClubNewspaperYoung Enterprise

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning DifficultyOther

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

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The Grangefield Academy has been rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted. This means the school provides an exceptional quality of education, and pupils thrive both academically and personally.