The Grange School
The Grange School is a secondary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 11–19, in Christchurch, BH23, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council area. It has 429 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (28 April 2026): Report card: Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1 area. It is listed as non-selective.
Admissions
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Ofsted
Report card: Expected standard in 6 areas, Needs attention in 1 area — inspected 28 April 2026.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Safeguarding standards | Met |
Inclusion | Expected standard |
Curriculum and teaching | Expected standard |
Achievement | Expected standard |
Attendance and behaviour | Needs attention |
Personal development and wellbeing | Expected standard |
Post 16 | Expected standard |
Leadership and governance | Expected standard |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
Progress 8 | 0.27 | 2023/24 |
Attainment 8 | 36.3 | 2024/25 |
GCSE grade 5+ in English & maths (%) | 32.9 | 2024/25 |
KS4 pupils | 79 | 2024/25 |
Progress 8 compares progress with pupils who had similar primary results; 0 is the national average. Its publication year can differ from the other GCSE results above.
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 429 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 43.4% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 8.9% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 23.4% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 7.87% | 2024/25 |
Nearby schools
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