Ofsted: Inadequate

Grafham Grange School

verifiedData: DfE 2024/25–2025/26 · Ofsted

personMr John Reilly

corporate_fareORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST

location_onGuildford, GU5 0LH

language Visit Website phone 1483892214

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Ofsted

Inadequate

Inspected 2024

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Students

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Attainment 8

1.6

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GCSE Rank

#109 in Surrey

#4,494 of 4,663 nationally

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Grafham Grange School is a Academy special converter school in Guildford, serving ages 10-19. Currently rated Inadequate by Ofsted.

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School Summary

Grafham Grange School is an academy special converter in Guildford, Surrey, admitting pupils aged 10-19. It is part of ORCHARD HILL COLLEGE ACADEMY TRUST. The school has approximately 70 pupils on roll, of whom 67% are eligible for free school meals.

In 2025, pupils achieved an Attainment 8 score of 1.6, placing the school #109 in Surrey and #4,494 of 4,663 nationally. 0.00% of pupils achieved grade 5 or above in English and Maths.

Ofsted last inspected the school in 2024. The school's current overall rating is Inadequate. Inspectors assessed quality of education as Inadequate, behaviour and attitudes Inadequate, personal development Requires improvement, and leadership and management Requires improvement.

The pupil-to-qualified-teacher ratio is 8.8:1. There are no current teaching vacancies. Teacher turnover in the previous year was 54.5%.

In the 2024/25 academic year, there were no permanent exclusions. The average suspension rate was 20.1 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

1.6

Grade 5+ E&M

0.00%

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.09

2024

Progress 8 Score

-2.23

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0.00%

EBacc APS0.47

2023

Progress 8 Score

-1.79

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

5.0

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.41

2022

Progress 8 Score

-1.12

vs National Avg

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS1.27

2021

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS-

2019

Progress 8 Score

Attainment 8

6.3

Grade 5+ E&M

Entering EBacc0%

EBacc APS0.5

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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

44%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)44%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)44%

2024

Stayed in Education / Employment

75%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)75%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)13%

2023

Stayed in Education / Employment

67%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)44%

Apprenticeships11%

Employment11%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)22%

2022

Stayed in Education / Employment

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

Apprenticeships-%

Employment-%

2021

Stayed in Education / Employment

50%

Education (e.g. Sixth Form/College)50%

Apprenticeships0%

Employment0%

Not in Education / Employment (NEET)50%

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Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

2024

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 62%England 61%

Reading-% LA 77% · Eng 74%

Writing-% LA 71% · Eng 72%

Maths-% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

Write

Maths

2023

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 61%England 60%

Reading-% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 71% · Eng 71%

Maths-% LA 73% · Eng 73%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.6

Write

LA -0.1

Maths

LA 0.1

2019

R/W/M Expected Standard

LA 67%England 65%

Reading-% LA 75% · Eng 73%

Writing-% LA 77% · Eng 78%

Maths-% LA 79% · Eng 79%

Read SS

Maths SS

GPS SS

Progress (0 = national avg)

Read

LA 0.2

Write

LA -0.8

Maths

LA -0.3

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Report Archive

31 August 2025

Inspection Report

09 June 2025

Inspection Report

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23 October 2024

Inspection Report

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06 March 2024

Inspection Report

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05 July 2022

Inspection Report

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25 February 2020

Inspection Report

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06 February 2018

Inspection Report

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Inspection Report

Inspection History

4 Evaluations

2024-03-06

Requires Improvement S5 Reinspection Visit 1 EIF

Inadequate

Education

Inadequate

Behaviour

Inadequate

Development

Requires improvement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2020-02-25

S5 Inspection EIF

Requires improvement

Education

Requires improvement

Behaviour

Good

Development

Good

Leadership

Good

2017-05-23

Schools into Special Measures Visit 5 EIF

Requires improvement

Education

No Judgement

Behaviour

No Judgement

Development

No Judgement

Leadership

Requires improvement

2015-05-12

None EIF

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

0.0%per term

sentiment_satisfied Below Average (Good)

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

Pupils Suspended 1+ Times

0.0%(0 pupils)

Spring term 2025

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

Permanent Exclusions

0pupils

verified Excellent (Zero)

National average: 7.398% of pupils excluded per term.

Pastoral Context: In the Spring term of 2025, this school served a headcount of 70 pupils. During this period, there were 0 temporary suspensions. The school's suspension rate was 0.0%, which is below 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)	70	0	0.0%	7.3%	0
2024/25 (Autumn term)	72	29	40.3%	7.8%	0
2023/24 (Summer term)	71	30	42.3%	7.4%	0
2023/24 (Spring term)	74	36	48.6%	7.1%	0
2023/24 (Autumn term)	67	26	38.8%	8.2%	0
2022/23 (Summer term)	60	17	28.3%	6.6%	0
2022/23 (Spring term)	59	43	72.9%	6.4%	0
2022/23 (Autumn term)	59	42	71.2%	5.9%	1
2021/22 (Summer term)	55	35	63.6%	4.7%	0
2021/22 (Spring term)	56	21	37.5%	4.9%	0
2021/22 (Autumn term)	54	13	24.1%	4.4%	0
2020/21 (Summer term)	50	8	16.0%	3.6%	0
2020/21 (Spring term)	49	2	4.1%	1.0%	0
2020/21 (Autumn term)	46	5	10.9%	3.9%	0
2019/20 (Summer term)	40	0	0.0%	0.0%	0
2019/20 (Spring term)	40	4	10.0%	3.2%	0
2019/20 (Autumn term)	39	11	28.2%	4.2%	0
2018/19 (Summer term)	39	10	25.6%	3.1%	0
2018/19 (Spring term)	35	17	48.6%	3.8%	0
2018/19 (Autumn term)	30	20	66.7%	3.8%	0
2017/18 (Summer term)	28	7	25.0%	3.4%	0
2017/18 (Spring term)	22	7	31.8%	3.0%	0
2017/18 (Autumn term)	20	22	110.0%	3.7%	0

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 64 pupils

Autistic Spectrum Disorder 3 pupils

Speech, Language & Communication 1 pupils

Specific Learning Difficulty 1 pupils

Physical Disability 1 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.

50.0%Positive

My child feels safe at this school.

30.0%Positive

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

10.0%Positive

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The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.

agree30%

strongly disagree40%

don't know30%

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

agree30%

disagree20%

strongly disagree30%

don't know20%

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

strongly agree10%

agree10%

disagree10%

strongly disagree50%

don't know10%

not applicable10%

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

yes100%

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

strongly agree10%

agree30%

disagree30%

strongly disagree30%

The school has high expectations for my child.

agree30%

disagree30%

strongly disagree30%

don't know10%

My child does well at this school.

agree40%

disagree20%

strongly disagree40%

The school lets me know how my child is doing.

strongly agree10%

agree50%

disagree10%

strongly disagree30%

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

agree60%

disagree10%

strongly disagree30%

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

agree20%

disagree40%

strongly disagree30%

don't know10%

The school supports my child's wider personal development.

strongly agree10%

agree30%

disagree30%

strongly disagree20%

don't know10%

I would recommend this school to another parent.

yes30%

no70%

Grafham Grange School

School Summary

Academic Performance

Secondary Performance Trends (KS4)

Student Destinations (After Secondary)

Primary Performance Trends (KS2)

Ofsted History

Publication Timeline

Inspection History

Admissions Insight

How Places Are Allocated

Distance to School

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

Staffing

Teacher Turnover