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The Grange Academy
London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
29.2 / 100
Bottom 29%
Better than 29% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
934
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
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Last inspected: 12 November 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. | 41.3 | Bottom 26% 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%. | 56% | Bottom 25% 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%. | 32% | Bottom 21% 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%. | 62% | Top 25% 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%. | 36% | Top 25% 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%. | 71% | Top 20% |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 13% | Average |
Based on 77 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Parent View (90 responses)
★★★★★3.7
Good range of extra-curricular
97%
My child feels safe
89%
My child is happy
84%
Behaviour is good
84%
School has high expectations
82%
Good range of subjects
81%
Progress is communicated
80%
I'd recommend this school
78%
My child makes good progress
76%
School keeps me informed
72%
School supports development
70%
School responds to concerns
60%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British44.0%
White Other15.8%
Asian Other7.4%
Black African6.6%
Other5.5%
Black Other3.5%
Asian Indian3.4%
Mixed Other3.2%
Asian Pakistani2.2%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.9%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Mixed W+B African0.9%
Asian Bangladeshi0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
White Irish0.1%
Location
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51.64628, -0.36962 · WD23 3AA
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN147785
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Frequently asked questions
What is The Grange Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Grange Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 12 November 2024.
Is The Grange Academy a good school?
The Grange Academy scores 29.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 29% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Grange Academy?
Based on 90 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Grange Academy receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
How do pupils perform at The Grange Academy in GCSEs?
The Grange Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.3. 56% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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