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The Grange School

Academy sponsor led · Christchurch · BH23 3AU

Ages 11–19 · 429 pupils · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

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Ofsted

Expected standard

Attainment 8

44.8

Overall absence

17.2%

Admissions demand

0.89 · Often has places

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Expected standard

Inspection date

2026-04-28

  • AchievementExpected standard
  • Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
  • InclusionExpected standard
  • Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
  • Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
  • Leadership and governanceExpected standard

Safeguarding standards: Met

Source: Ofsted monthly management information

Performance

Official school-level results. Figures are not rankings — suppressed values are omitted.

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8+0.27
−20+2
Attainment 844.8
English & maths grade 5+53%
English & maths grade 4+72%
EBacc entry13%

EBacc APS: 4.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence17.2%
Persistent absence (10%+)45.3%
Unauthorised9.8%
Authorised absence
7.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
13.4%
Enrolments in measure
448

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Admissions demand

Coordinated admissions for secondary 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

0.89 · Often has places

1st preferences

66

Places offered

91

1st-preference offers

66

Total preferences (any rank)
185
Preferred offers (top 3)
74
Applications from outside LA
4
Offers to outside-LA applicants
1
Admissions policy (GIAS)
Non-selective

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 fill56%

429 pupils · 769 places

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 type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 11–19

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

  • Nursery
  • Sixth formHas a sixth form
  • Boarding
  • Special school
  • Independent
  • Academy

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: TWYNHAM LEARNING
Academy trust
TWYNHAM LEARNING
Sponsor
Twynham Learning Federation
Headteacher
Mr Matthew Woodville

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

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

  • Twynham School

    Ofsted: Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

    Christchurch · BH23 1JF · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–19

    • Att849.8
    • P80.2
    • EM5+58%
    • Absence7.6%

    1.3 miles away

  • Highcliffe School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Academy converter · Secondary

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    Ages 11–19

    • Att850.6
    • P8-0.1
    • EM5+55%
    • Absence7.9%

    1.5 miles away

  • Somerford Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Community school · Primary

    Christchurch · BH23 3AS · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–11

    • KS245%
    • Absence8.3%
    • FSM46.7%
    • Demand0.92

    0.2 miles away

  • Mudeford Community Infants' School

    Ofsted: School remains Good

    Community school · Primary

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    Ages 4–7

    • Absence5.0%
    • FSM10.8%
    • Demand1.00

    0.5 miles away

  • Mudeford Junior School

    Ofsted: Good

    Community school · Primary

    Christchurch · BH23 3HP · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 7–11

    • KS281%
    • Absence4.9%
    • FSM20.4%

    0.6 miles away

  • Connie Rothman School

    Other independent special school

    Christchurch · BH23 1DN · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 11–21

    • Att88.6
    • EM5+9%

    1.0 miles away

  • The Priory Church of England Primary School

    Ofsted: Needs attention

    Voluntary aided school · Primary

    Christchurch · BH23 1HX · Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole

    Ages 4–11

    • KS273%
    • Absence5.8%
    • FSM6.1%
    • Demand0.93

    1.1 miles away

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Contact

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

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