The short version
Below-average GCSE results. 89% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- GCSE results are below the national average (Attainment 8: 36.4 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
- This school does not have a sixth form
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
6%
-2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
36.4
7.4 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
24%
18.1pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
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
87%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
78%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
4%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
9%
Based on 119 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 20 days per year on average — over a month of school.
32% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 16 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 127 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3–16
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,173
- Capacity
- 89%
- FSM
- 53.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Halton
- Trust
- WADE DEACON TRUST
- Head
- Mr Jamie Jardine
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
1 official report linked on this page.
Location
Latham Avenue, Runcorn, Cheshire, WA7 5DX
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Grange School
All-through · Very close
The Grange Junior School
Primary · Very close
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Primary · 489m away
Castle View Primary School
Primary · 522m away
Halton Lodge Primary School
Primary · 656m away
Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School
Primary · 656m away
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
The Brow Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Grange School's Ofsted rating?
The Grange School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in May 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Grange School?
The Grange School currently has 1,173 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 3 to 16. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is The Grange School?
The Grange School is in Runcorn, WA7 5DX, in the Halton local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Grange School have a sixth form?
No, The Grange School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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