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OpenSecondaryURN 141378

The Grange School

Academy sponsor led · Christchurch · BH23 3AU

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Phase

Secondary

Age range

Ages 11–19

Pupils

429

Local authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision snapshot

Based on official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • NurseryNo Nursery Classes
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • BoardingNo boarders
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

Local context

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

Mixed academy sponsor led (secondary), Ages 11–19, in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, 429 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: sixth form, academy, non-selective admissions. Free school meals: 44.3%.

Open schools in Christchurch
20
Secondary schools in Christchurch
3
Academies among open schools in Christchurch
30% (6)
Open schools in BH23
21
Secondary in BH23
3
Open schools in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
117
Secondary in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole LA
21

Nearby secondary schools

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

Compare with theseAll in ChristchurchNear BH23

Overview

School type
Academy sponsor led
Phase
Secondary
Age range
11–19
Gender
Mixed
Status
Open
URN
141378

Location

Address
Redvers Road
Postcode
BH23 3AU
Town
Christchurch
County
Dorset
Local authority
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
District
Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Constituency
Christchurch
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

Size & intake

Pupil numbers and free school meals come from the GIAS school census fields. Capacity fill is calculated when both pupils and capacity are published. Census date: 15 Jan 2026.

Pupils on roll
429
Boys / girls
215 / 214
School capacity
769
Capacity fill
429 / 769 (56%)
Free school meals
44.3%
FSM pupils
184
Admissions policy
Non-selective
Gender
Mixed

School characteristics

Nursery provision
No Nursery Classes
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Boarding
No boarders
Governance
Academy trust: TWYNHAM LEARNING
Academy trust
TWYNHAM LEARNING
Sponsor
Twynham Learning Federation

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Matthew Woodville
Telephone
01202486536
Website
http://www.thegrangeschool.com

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