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Grange School

Academy converter · Burton-on-Trent · DE14 2HU

Ages 3–7 · 168 pupils · Staffordshire

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Ofsted

Good

Overall absence

8.2%

Admissions demand

0.97 · Balanced demand

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2023-11-14

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding effective
Yes

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Absence

Academic year 2023/24. Persistent absence means 10%+ of sessions missed. Lower figures are better.

Overall absence8.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)34.3%
Unauthorised2.8%
Authorised absence
5.4%
Severe absence (50%+)
1.0%
Enrolments in measure
102

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for primary entry (2024/25 cycle, national offer day). Demand ratio compares families who listed this school 1st with total offers made — not a catchment or distance guarantee.

Demand ratio

0.97 · Balanced demand

1st preferences

34

Places offered

40

1st-preference offers

34

Total preferences (any rank)
62
Preferred offers (top 3)
35
Applications from outside LA
0
Offers to outside-LA applicants
0

Source: DfE primary and secondary school applications and offers. Figures reflect offers on national offer day; late applications, appeals and waiting lists are not included.

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill93%

168 pupils · 180 places

Pupils on roll
168
Boys / girls
100 / 68
School capacity
180
Capacity fill
168 / 180 (93%)
Free school meals
36.6%
FSM pupils
52
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy converter

Age range

Ages 3–7

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryHas Nursery Classes
  • Sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Special classes
No Special Classes
Governance
Academy trust: CENTRAL CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Academy trust
CENTRAL CO-OPERATIVE LEARNING TRUST
Sponsor
Central Co-operative Learning Trust
Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Cox

Location

Address
Shobnall Close
Postcode
DE14 2HU
Town
Burton-on-Trent
County
Staffordshire
Local authority
Staffordshire
District
East Staffordshire
Constituency
Burton and Uttoxeter
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Local context

How this school sits among open establishments in its area, using official GIAS records. These are counts, not rankings.

Mixed academy converter (primary), Ages 3–7, in Burton-on-Trent, Staffordshire, 168 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 36.6%.

Open schools in Burton-on-Trent
45
Primary schools in Burton-on-Trent
32
Academies among open schools in Burton-on-Trent
73% (33)
Open schools in DE14
12
Primary in DE14
10
Open schools in Staffordshire LA
458
Primary in Staffordshire LA
309

Nearby primary schools

Open schools within about 3 miles, prioritising the same phase where possible. Distances are approximate from GIAS coordinates.

Compare with theseAll in Burton-on-TrentNear DE14

  • Scientia Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Burton-upon-Trent · DE13 0UF · Staffordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS256%
    • Absence7.1%
    • FSM20.5%
    • Demand1.03

    0.5 miles away

  • Lansdowne Infant Academy

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

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    Ages 3–7

    • Absence9.0%
    • FSM33.3%
    • Demand0.98

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  • Horninglow Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Burton-on-Trent · DE13 0SW · Staffordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS253%
    • Absence6.5%
    • FSM38.0%
    • Demand1.17

    0.7 miles away

  • Christ Church Primary School

    Ofsted: Standards maintained

    Academy converter · Primary

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    Ages 3–11

    • FSM22.6%

    0.8 miles away

  • Shobnall Primary & Nursery School

    Ofsted: Outstanding

    Academy converter · Primary

    Burton-on-Trent · DE14 2BB · Staffordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS294%
    • Absence5.2%
    • FSM22.9%
    • Demand1.67

    0.8 miles away

  • Holy Trinity CofE (C) Primary School

    Ofsted: Some aspects not as strong

    Voluntary controlled school · Primary

    Burton-upon-Trent · DE14 1SN · Staffordshire

    Ages 2–11

    • KS252%
    • Absence5.6%
    • FSM24.1%
    • Demand0.86

    0.8 miles away

  • Lift Anglesey

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy sponsor led · Primary

    Burton-on-Trent · DE14 3LG · Staffordshire

    Ages 3–11

    • KS278%
    • Absence6.4%
    • FSM30.9%
    • Demand0.97

    0.9 miles away

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Contact

Headteacher
Mrs Rebecca Cox
Telephone
01283564325
Website
https://www.grangeschool.academy

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