The short version
Below-average GCSE results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2021).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.3 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2021
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.3
7.5 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
33%
8.9pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
19%
Source: 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
85%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
76%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
5%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
10%
Based on 78 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 29 days per year on average — over a month of school.
39% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
10% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 21 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 40 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 470
- Capacity
- 61%
- FSM
- 43.3%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
- Trust
- TWYNHAM LEARNING
- Head
- Mr Matthew Woodville (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Redvers Road, Christchurch, Dorset, BH23 3AU
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSomerford Primary School
Primary · Very close
Mudeford Community Infants' School
Primary · 737m away
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School, Christchurch
Primary · 788m away
Mudeford Junior School
Primary · 993m away
The Priory Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.8km away
Burton Church of England Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Christchurch Learning Centre
Pupil referral unit · 2.0km away
Futures Autism Unlimited
Special school · 2.1km 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 November 2021. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Grange School?
The Grange School currently has 470 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 19. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Grange School?
The Grange School is in Christchurch, BH23 3AU, in the Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole 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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