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The Grangefield Academy

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Ofsted

Outstanding

Inspected 2022

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Students

1,012

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Attainment 8

45.3

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GCSE Rank

#7 in Stockton-on-Tees

#1,681 of 3,216 nationally

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The Grangefield Academy is a Academy sponsor led secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees, serving ages 11-16. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted — the highest possible grade.

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School Summary

The Grangefield Academy is an academy sponsor led in Stockton-on-Tees, admitting pupils aged 11-16. It is part of NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST. The school has approximately 1,013 pupils on roll, of whom 48% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 45.3, placing the school #7 in Stockton-on-Tees and #1,681 of 3,216 nationally. 50.50% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths. 19.4% of all GCSE entries were graded 9–7.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2022. The school's current overall rating is Outstanding. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Outstanding, behaviour and attitudes Outstanding, personal development Outstanding, and leadership and management Outstanding.

In the most recent admissions cycle, applications were at 1.0× capacity.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 22.6:1. There are no current teaching vacancies.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were 4 permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 23.8 per 1,000 pupils per term.

verified Source: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

Academic Performance

verified Data: UK Gov 2024/25

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Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

2025

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

50.50%

Grade 9–7 (all GCSEs)19.4%

Entering EBacc37.10%

EBacc APS4.15

2024

Progress 8 Score

-0.08

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

45.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc49.70%

EBacc APS4.17

2023

Progress 8 Score

0.17

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

47.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc54%

EBacc APS4.31

2022

Progress 8 Score

0.37

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc47%

EBacc APS4.47

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc37%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

0.66

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

50.7

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc45%

EBacc APS4.19

2018

Progress 8 Score

0.57

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

49.5

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc23%

EBacc APS4.01

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Student Destinations (After Secondary)

This module shows what students did after finishing Key Stage 4 (GCSEs). It reflects how well the school prepares pupils for the real world.

2025

Stayed in Education / Employment

83%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships2%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)83%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment4%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

82%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)72%

Apprenticeships4%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)17%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

85%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)78%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment3%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

91%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)82%

Apprenticeships3%

Employment7%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)9%

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

07 December 2022

Inspection Report

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01 December 2021

Inspection Report

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30 November 2016

Inspection Report

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Inspection History

3 Evaluations

2022-12-07

S5 Inspection EIF

Outstanding

Education

Outstanding

Behaviour

Outstanding

Development

Outstanding

Leadership

Outstanding

2016-11-30

Academy First Section 5 Legacy

Good

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Good

2012-12-11

None Legacy

Inadequate

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Inadequate

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

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Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Official Department for Education (DfE) data. Suspensions measure temporary removals due to behavior, while exclusions represent permanent removals.

Suspension Rate

28.3%per term

warning Above Average

National average: 7.3% for this term (secondary).

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

8.9%(90 pupils)

Spring term 2025

Represents the proportion of unique students suspended at least once in this term.

Permanent Exclusions

4pupils

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National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 1,013 pupils. During this period, there were 287 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 28.3%, which is above the termly national average of 7.3%.

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Year / Term	Headcount	Suspensions	Susp. Rate	Nat. Avg	Perm. Excl.
2024/25 (Spring term)	1,013	287	28.3%	7.3%	4
2024/25 (Autumn term)	1,020	196	19.2%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	1,003	291	29.0%	7.4%	3
2023/24 (Spring term)	1,011	478	47.3%	7.1%	2
2023/24 (Autumn term)	1,021	519	50.8%	8.2%	5
2022/23 (Summer term)	1,016	305	30.0%	6.6%	6
2022/23 (Spring term)	1,012	264	26.1%	6.4%	2
2022/23 (Autumn term)	1,016	146	14.4%	5.9%	5
2021/22 (Summer term)	993	98	9.9%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	995	216	21.7%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	999	156	15.6%	4.4%	2
2020/21 (Summer term)	935	140	15.0%	3.6%	3
2020/21 (Spring term)	942	42	4.5%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	949	299	31.5%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	843	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	843	100	11.9%	3.2%	1
2019/20 (Autumn term)	848	124	14.6%	4.2%	2
2018/19 (Summer term)	742	137	18.5%	3.1%	1
2018/19 (Spring term)	734	136	18.5%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	732	131	17.9%	3.8%	3
2017/18 (Summer term)	630	87	13.8%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	627	60	9.6%	3.0%	1
2017/18 (Autumn term)	624	71	11.4%	3.7%	0
2016/17 (Summer term)	563	23	4.1%	3.0%	0
2016/17 (Spring term)	553	18	3.3%	3.3%	1
2016/17 (Autumn term)	554	15	2.7%	3.1%	1

Source: DfE Suspensions and Permanent Exclusions in England. Data represents termly statistics as published by the Department for Education.

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Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Primary areas of need currently supported by the school. A high number often indicates specialized internal units or high staff experience in these areas.

Social, Emotional & Mental Health 35 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 24 pupils

Moderate Learning Difficulty 23 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 15 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 11 pupils

Hearing Impairment 9 pupils

Visual Impairment 3 pupils

Other Difficulty/Disability 3 pupils

Physical Disability 2 pupils

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Parent View on Pastoral Care

Results from the official Ofsted Parent View survey, reflecting direct parent sentiment regarding the school environment.

My child is happy at this school.

83.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

87.0%Positive

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

22.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

strongly agree56%

agree32%

disagree5%

strongly disagree8%

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

strongly agree52%

agree17%

disagree17%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

strongly agree41%

agree16%

disagree8%

strongly disagree11%

don't know2%

not applicable22%

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

yes33%

no67%

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

strongly agree76%

agree5%

disagree14%

strongly disagree5%

The school has high expectations for my child.

strongly agree59%

agree27%

disagree3%

strongly disagree2%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

strongly agree62%

agree24%

disagree5%

strongly disagree3%

don't know6%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree56%

agree27%

disagree10%

strongly disagree8%

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

strongly agree57%

agree29%

disagree2%

strongly disagree2%

don't know11%

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

strongly agree63%

agree29%

disagree5%

strongly disagree2%

don't know2%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree54%

agree22%

disagree6%

strongly disagree5%

don't know13%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes79%

no21%

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School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

School Capacity

Secondary Admission Trends

Students & School Environment

School Size

Language Diversity

Inclusive Support

Attendance

Ethnicity Breakdown

Wellbeing, SEN & Pastoral Care

Behaviour & Discipline (Suspensions & Exclusions)

Supported Special Educational Needs (SEN)

Parent View on Pastoral Care

My child is happy at this school.

My child feels safe at this school.

My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.

The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.

When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly

Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?

My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.

The school has high expectations for my child.

My child does well at this school.

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.

My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

I would recommend this school to another parent.

Funding & Staffing

School Funding Allocation

Funding Breakdown

Staffing

Teacher Turnover

Top Secondary Schools in Stockton-on-Tees

All Saints Church of England Academy

Ingleby Manor Free School

Egglescliffe School

Conyers School

North Shore Academy

Northfield School and Sports College