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The Grange School
Wendover Way, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7NH, Buckinghamshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
27.8 / 100
Bottom 28%
Better than 28% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
1,429
Capacity
1,375
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
104%
Summary
With a recent Ofsted rating of Good, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score that places it in the top 78% nationally. While 55% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, indicating a moderate level of proficiency, only 29% reach grade 5 or higher, which could be a consideration for parents seeking high academic standards. Additionally, 61% of students progress to university, although only 4% gain admission to top-third institutions, highlighting areas for potential improvement in post-secondary outcomes.
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Last inspected: 23 April 2024Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 40.4 | Bottom 22% UK |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 55% | Bottom 23% UK |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 29% | Bottom 15% UK |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 34% | Bottom 31% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 31% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 61% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 4% | Below avg |
Based on 75 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British53.3%
Asian Pakistani15.9%
White Other6.4%
Black African5.3%
Asian Other3.6%
Mixed Other3.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.2.4%
Asian Indian2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.7%
Black Caribbean1.5%
Other1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.5%
Black Other0.4%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Gypsy/Roma0.2%
White Irish0.1%
traveller_irish0.1%
Location
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51.80918, -0.79910 · HP21 7NH
School details
Local authorityBuckinghamshire
RegionSouth East
URN110488
School typeFoundation school
Websitewww.grange.bucks.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Grange School rated by Ofsted?
The Grange School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 23 April 2024.
Is The Grange School a good school?
The Grange School scores 27.8/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 28% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at The Grange School in GCSEs?
The Grange School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 40.4. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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