The Grange Academy

Details

Age Range	11-18 years
Gender	Mixed
Type	Academy, Academy sponsor led
Religious Character	None
Local Authority	Hertfordshire
Address	London Road, WD23 3AA
School Website	https://www.thegrange.futureacademies.org
Telephone	2089509502
URN	147785

School Census

Total	984
Girls/Boys	493/491
Girls/Boys Ratio	50.1%/49.9%
% pupils where English not first language	24.4%
No. pupils eligible for free school meals	234
Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support	8.6%

Ofsted Ratings

Ofsted Inspections

The latest Ofsted inspection was on 15/05/2018 and the overall effectiveness rating was Inadequate.

Start Date	Ofsted Rating
15/05/2018	Inadequate
11/12/2013	Good

Inspection Date	15/05/2018
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Requires improvement

Inspection Date	11/12/2013
Quality of Education	No Judgement
Behaviour and Attitudes	No Judgement
Personal Development	No Judgement
Effectiveness of Leadership and Management	Good

Ofsted Inspection Timeline

Inspection Date	Inspection Type	Inspection Report
12 November 2024	School inspection	View

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	37.6
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	32.50%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	49.70%
Entering EBacc	45.60%
EBacc average point score	3.38
Progress 8	-0.28

Secondary Results 2023
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	36.8
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	30%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	43%
Entering EBacc	46%
EBacc average point score	3.29
Progress 8	-0.28

Secondary Results 2022
Type	Score
Attainment 8 score	42.4
Grade 5 or above in English and maths	38%
5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4	57%
Entering EBacc	-
EBacc average point score	3.78
Progress 8	-0.37

Secondary Admissions

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	267
As first preference	53
As second preference	69
As third preference	63

Total Offers Made	252
first preference offers	53
second preference offers	27
third preference offers	9

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	320
As first preference	77
As second preference	73
As third preference	88

Total Offers Made	293
first preference offers	77
second preference offers	23
third preference offers	16

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	265
As first preference	46
As second preference	57
As third preference	77

Total Offers Made	299
first preference offers	46
second preference offers	25
third preference offers	25

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	257
As first preference	47
As second preference	56
As third preference	72

Total Offers Made	197
first preference offers	47
second preference offers	24
third preference offers	12

first preference v offers	1.00%
Total Applications	418
As first preference	62
As second preference	106
As third preference	120

Total Offers Made	230
first preference offers	62
second preference offers	24
third preference offers	22

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree	40%
agree	44%
disagree	8%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	0%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree	42%
agree	47%
disagree	6%
strongly disagree	6%
don't know	0%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree	41%
agree	43%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	6%
don't know	1%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree	4%
agree	13%
disagree	10%
strongly disagree	4%
don't know	6%
not applicable	62%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree	33%
agree	39%
disagree	16%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	4%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree	27%
agree	33%
disagree	16%
strongly disagree	6%
don't know	1%
not applicable	18%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes	37%
no	63%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree	33%
agree	27%
disagree	21%
strongly disagree	15%
dont know	3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree	42%
agree	40%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	2%
don't know	7%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree	40%
agree	36%
disagree	12%
strongly disagree	8%
don't know	4%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree	36%
agree	44%
disagree	12%
strongly disagree	6%
don't know	2%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree	39%
agree	42%
disagree	12%
strongly disagree	3%
don't know	3%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree	57%
agree	40%
disagree	2%
strongly disagree	1%
don't know	0%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree	34%
agree	36%
disagree	9%
strongly disagree	10%
don't know	11%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes	78%
no	22%

Ethnicity

time period	2023-24
white british ethnic origin	47.4%
any other white background ethnic origin	16.5%
any other asian background ethnic origin	6.1%
african ethnic origin	5.2%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	3.9%
any other black background ethnic origin	3.6%
indian ethnic origin	3.3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	2.5%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	2%
pakistani ethnic origin	2%
caribbean ethnic origin	1.9%
white and asian ethnic origin	1.2%
white and black african ethnic origin	1%

time period	2022-23
white british ethnic origin	51%
any other white background ethnic origin	16%
any other asian background ethnic origin	6.1%
african ethnic origin	4.6%
indian ethnic origin	3.3%
any other ethnic group ethnic origin	3%
any other mixed background ethnic origin	2.6%
any other black background ethnic origin	2.4%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin	2.2%
caribbean ethnic origin	1.9%
pakistani ethnic origin	1.7%
white and black african ethnic origin	1.1%
white and asian ethnic origin	1%