The short version
Below-average GCSE results. At capacity. Strong sixth form (A- average).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 29.2 vs national 43.8)
- The school is at capacity (97% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
29.2
14.6 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
0%
EBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
0%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
A-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
+0.53
Band 1Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Special Educational Needs
3% of pupils have identified special educational needs or disabilities.
Breakdown
Source: DfE School Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Other independent school
- Ages
- 4–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,204
- Capacity
- 97%
Governance
- Local authority
- Cheshire West and Chester
- Head
- Dr Lorraine Earps (Head)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksIndependent school not found on standard Ofsted provider pages; defer to later ISI-specific handling.
Location
Bradburns Lane, Hartford, Northwich, Cheshire, CW8 1LU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHartford Church of England High School
Secondary · 376m away
Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery
Primary · 671m away
Hartford Primary School
Primary · 771m away
Cloughwood School
Special school · 916m away
Cloughwood Academy
Academy · 916m away
St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
St Nicholas Catholic High School
Secondary · 1.1km away
Greenbank School
Special school · 1.2km away
Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend The Grange School?
The Grange School currently has 1,204 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 4 to 18.
Where is The Grange School?
The Grange School is in Northwich, CW8 1LU, in the Cheshire West and Chester 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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