The short version
Average GCSE results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2024).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 40.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2024
- The school is at capacity (104% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
40.4
3.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
29%
13.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
34%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.23
Band 4Source: 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
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
86%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
5%
Employment
Directly into work
1%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
5%
Based on 235 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 17 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
24% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 135 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Foundation school
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,429
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 24.1%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Buckinghamshire
- Trust
- The Aylesbury Learning Partnership
- Head
- Mr Vincent Thomas Murray (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
13 official reports linked on this page, including 12 earlier reports.
Previous reports
School inspection: Requires Improvement
November 2021 | School Inspection
Monitoring visit
June 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2021 | Monitoring Visit
Monitoring visit
March 2019 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
January 2018 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Requires Improvement
December 2015 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2015 | Monitoring Visit
Curriculum and development visit
June 2014 | Curriculum and development visit Curriculum and development visit
Full inspection: Good
November 2011 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
May 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
April 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2004 | Full Inspection
Location
Wendover Way, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP21 7NH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmAylesbury High School
Secondary · 389m away
Turnfurlong Junior School
Primary · 462m away
Turnfurlong Infant School
Primary · 462m away
St Edward's Catholic Junior School
Primary · 629m away
St Joseph's Catholic Infant School
Primary · 650m away
William Harding School
Primary · 815m away
Stoke Mandeville Hospital Classes
Miscellaneous · 1.0km away
Stocklake Park Community School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
Is The Grange School a selective school?
No. The Grange School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Grange School's Ofsted rating?
The Grange School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in April 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Grange School?
The Grange School currently has 1,429 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Grange School take?
The Grange School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Grange School?
The Grange School is in Aylesbury, HP21 7NH, in the Buckinghamshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Grange School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Grange School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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