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The Grange Academy

State school · Bushey, WD23 3AA
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-18
  • 934 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
934 ·
Local authority
Hertfordshire County Council
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mr Danny Bryant

Entrance

Entry and exit data - year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Other 31 %
Where the number of students is less than 10, we cannot say where they've come from or where they are going to due to data protection rules.
Unknown 6 %
Where the school a student attended before or after this school is not known. These might be students who have come from or going to home schooling, independent schools, moving abroad etc.
The Grove Academy 6 %
Parkgate Junior School 6 %
Knutsford Primary Academy 6 %
Oxhey Wood Primary School 6 %
Bromet Primary School 5 %
Bushey Manor Junior School 5 %
Woodhall Primary School 5 %
Highwood Primary School 4 %
The Orchard Primary School 4 %
Greenfields Primary School 3 %
St Meryl School 3 %
Central Primary School 3 %
Beechfield School 3 %
Warren Dell Primary School 2 %
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Exit

% students progressing to higher education or training (2021 leavers)

School
77%
LA avg.
70%
Eng. avg.
66%
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What is this?

The proportion of 16-18 students that progressed to degrees, higher apprenticeships or other study at level 4 or above for at least 6 consecutive months in the 2 years after taking advanced level qualifications (level 3) at this school or college.

Latest results

GCSE - % of pupils achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
32.5%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%
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What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

A level - Average points score (2024)

School
26.15
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45
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What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Teaching & learning

Qualifications taken in 2024
  • A level
  • BTEC
  • EPQ
  • GCSE
  • VRQ
63
Number of teachers
22:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
10 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

934
Number of pupils

Inspection reports

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good

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Contact the school

Address

London Road
Bushey
WD23 3AA
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Telephone: 020 8950 9502

Email:

Website: https://www.thegrange.futureacademies.org

Local authority: Hertfordshire County Council

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School data & information The Grange Academy London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA
934 Pupil numbers
27.8 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
25 % Pupils whose first language is not English
22:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
63 Number of teachers
8 Number of teaching assistants

% achieving grade 5 or above (A* to C) in English and maths GCSE (2024)

School
32.5%
LA avg.
53.7%
Eng. avg.
45.9%

What is this?

This tells you the percentage of pupils who achieved grade 5 or above in English and maths GCSEs.

Average overall GCSE score (attainment 8) (2024)

School
37.60
LA avg.
50.20
Eng. avg.
45.90

What is this?

Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Improvement rates in core subjects (progress 8) (2024)

-0.29 Score Below average
≈ 18% of schools in England

What is a progress score?

This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4, compared to pupils across England who got similar results at the end of key stage 2. This is based on results in up to 8 qualifications, which include English, maths, 3 English Baccalaureate qualifications including sciences, computer science, history, geography and languages, and 3 other additional approved qualifications.

Subjects entered at GCSE level (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 53 5
Social Science: Citizenship GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 4
Religious Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 5
Physics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Physical Education/Sports Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 63 4
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 165 4
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 59 4
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 82 4
French GCSE (9-1) Full Course 34 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 159 4
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 165 5
Drama & Theatre Studies GCSE (9-1) Full Course 12 3
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 39 3
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 37 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 23 4
Classical Civilisation GCSE (9-1) Full Course 46 5
Chemistry GCSE (9-1) Full Course 56 5
Biology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 57 6
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 31 5

% of pupils achieving AAB or higher, including at least 2 facilitating subjects (2024)

School
0%
LA avg.
19.5%
Eng. avg.
17.1%

What is this?

Facilitating A levels are ones that are commonly needed for entry to leading universities. They are: biology, chemistry, physics, mathematics, further mathematics, geography, history, English literature and classical or modern languages. The % of pupils achieving AAB or higher may therefore decrease if many pupils have opted not to take two or more of the facilitating subjects mentioned.

Average points score (2024)

School
26.15
LA avg.
36.38
Eng. avg.
34.45

What is this?

These figures tell you the average grade and average points that pupils achieved in their academic qualifications. A maximum of 60 points are available for a grade A* at A level.

Subjects entered at 16 to 18 (2024)

Pupils attending this school entered exams in these subjects. The list only includes qualifications approved for inclusion in the performance measures. The subjects and qualifications on offer at this school may change year on year. For a full list of subjects and qualifications on offer at this school, visit the school or college website or contact the school directly. Find out more

Subject Qualification Entries Avg. grade
Sociology GCE A level 7 C
Psychology GCE A level 14 C
Physical Education / Sports Studies GCE A level 10 C
Mathematics GCE A level 11 C
Law GCE A level 17 B
History GCE A level 13 C
Geography GCE A level 9 B
English Literature GCE A level 7 D
Chemistry GCE A level 11 C
Business Studies:Single GCE A level 21 C
Biology GCE A level 10 C

Entry and exit data

Here we report figures on pupils moving between schools at the usual entry and exit points, as well as student destinations into higher education. We publish publically available data for state schools. For independent schools, The Good Schools Guide collects data from its prep schools as to where their pupils go on to. Find out more

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Recent feeder schools

Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 12 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

Year 13 exit

SEN overview

The Grange Academy is a mainstream school. The school may provide support for students with special educational needs as detailed below. If you require more information on conditions the school can support, we encourage you to contact the school directly.

1.8 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
10 %
Students with SEN support UK mainstream school avg. 12.9%

SEN conditons supported

No information available from the school. Find out more.

Ofsted reports

From September 2024, Ofsted no longer makes an overall effectiveness judgement in inspections of state-funded schools.

Full inspection:

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good
Sixth form provision Good
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