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The Grange School
Redvers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.1 / 100
Bottom 20%
Better than 20% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
470
Capacity
769
Ages
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
61%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this secondary school demonstrates solid performance, particularly with a GCSE Attainment 8 score placing it in the top 92% nationally. Although only 54% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, the school offers a supportive environment for its 470 pupils. However, the low EBacc entry rate of 19% may be a consideration for parents focused on a broad academic curriculum.
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Last inspected: 30 November 2021Older inspection ⓘQuality 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. | 36.3 | Bottom 8% 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%. | 54% | Bottom 22% 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%. | 33% | Bottom 23% 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%. | 19% | Bottom 38% 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%. | 17% | Bottom 38% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British81.7%
White Other6.2%
Black African3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Mixed Other1.3%
Mixed W+Asian0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Other0.9%
Other0.6%
Gypsy/Roma0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Black Caribbean0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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50.74093, -1.75572 · BH23 3AU
School details
Local authorityBournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
RegionSouth West
URN141378
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thegrangeschool.com
Frequently asked questions
What is The Grange School rated by Ofsted?
The Grange School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 30 November 2021.
Is The Grange School a good school?
The Grange School scores 20.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 20% 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 36.3. 54% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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