The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.3 vs national 43.8)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.3
2.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
32%
9.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
62%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C+
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.49
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
84%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
1%
Employment
Directly into work
2%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 182 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
28% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
4% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 81 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 934
- FSM
- 27.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- FUTURE ACADEMIES
- Head
- Ms Aziza Ajak
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmFalconer School
Special school · Very close
Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery
Primary · Very close
Bushey Manor Junior School
Primary · 427m away
Bournehall Primary School
Primary · 625m away
Bushey and Oxhey Infant School
Primary · 726m away
Little Reddings Primary School
Primary · 949m away
Longwood School
Independent · 993m away
St Margaret's School
Independent · 1.0km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Grange Academy?
The Grange Academy currently has 934 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Grange Academy take?
The Grange Academy caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Grange Academy?
The Grange Academy is in Bushey, WD23 3AA, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Grange Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, The Grange Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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