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The Grange School

State school · Christchurch, BH23 3AU
  • Secondary
  • Co-ed
  • Ages 11-19
  • 470 pupils

Overview & data

Pupil numbers
470 ·
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Area guides

Headteacher

Head

Mrs Deborah Hawkins

Entrance

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

Somerford Primary School 41 %
Burton Church of England Primary School 24 %
OtherUnkn 21 %
Where the number of students is less than 10 or the school a student attended before or after this school is not known.
Stourfield Junior School 10 %
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch 5 %
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Exit

We do not have destination information for pupils leaving this school. To find out where pupils go on to, you can contact the school.

Latest results

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

School
52.6%
LA avg.
56.6%
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
0.00
LA avg.
36.30
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
  • BTEC
  • GCSE
26
Number of teachers
21:1
Pupil to teacher ratio

Learning support & SEN

7.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP
21.3 %
Students with SEN support

Pupils

470
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: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement

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Contact the school

Address

Redvers Road
Christchurch
Dorset
BH23 3AU
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Telephone: 01202 486536

Email: office@grange.dorset.sch.uk

Website: http://www.thegrangeschool.com

Local authority: Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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School data & information The Grange School Redvers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU
470 Pupil numbers
43.3 % % of pupils eligible for free school meals
14 % Pupils whose first language is not English
21:1 Pupil to teacher ratio
26 Number of teachers
10 Number of teaching assistants

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

School
52.6%
LA avg.
56.6%
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
44.80
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)

0.27 Score Average
≈ 35% 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
Statistics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 13 5
Spanish GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 6
Mathematics GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
History GCSE (9-1) Full Course 55 5
Geography GCSE (9-1) Full Course 22 5
English Literature GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
English Language GCSE (9-1) Full Course 75 5
Design & Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 11 4
D&T Food Technology GCSE (9-1) Full Course 7 4
Computer Studies/Computing GCSE (9-1) Full Course 10 5
Business Studies:Single GCSE (9-1) Full Course 19 5
Art & Design (Fine Art) GCSE (9-1) Full Course 30 4

Average points score (2024)

School
0.00
LA avg.
36.30
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.

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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Year 7 entry (average 2020-2022)

Year 11 exit (average 2020-2022)

SEN overview

The Grange School 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.

7.6 %
Students with a SEN EHCP UK mainstream school avg. 2.7%
21.3 %
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: Good

You can read full reports on the Ofsted website

Personal development Good
Quality of education Good
Behaviour and attitudes Good
Leadership and management Good

Full inspection: Inadequate

Leadership and management Requires improvement
Sixth form provision Requires improvement
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