The short version
Secondary. 39% capacity.
- The school has significant spare capacity
- 11% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 10 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 19 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 34 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 464
- Capacity
- 39%
- FSM
- 10.6%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mr Rhys Jones
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, CM23 2BD
Town setting
Questions parents ask
Is Avanti Grange Secondary School a selective school?
No. Avanti Grange Secondary School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
How many pupils attend Avanti Grange Secondary School?
Avanti Grange Secondary School currently has 464 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Avanti Grange Secondary School take?
Avanti Grange Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is Avanti Grange Secondary School?
Avanti Grange Secondary School is in Bishops Stortford, CM23 2BD, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Avanti Grange Secondary School have a sixth form?
Yes, Avanti Grange Secondary School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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