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The Grange School

Academy sponsor led · Runcorn · WA7 5DX

Ages 3–16 · 1,200 pupils · Halton

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Ofsted

Good

Attainment 8

33.5

Overall absence

11.4%

Ofsted

Latest published inspection outcomes — not a ranking.

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Headline

Good

Inspection date

2022-05-04

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

Performance

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

Key stage 4 (2023/24)

Progress 8-0.84
−20+2
Attainment 833.5
English & maths grade 5+26%
English & maths grade 4+40%
EBacc entry39%

EBacc APS: 2.9

Key stage 2 (2023/24)

Expected standard (RWM)51%
Higher standard (RWM)6%
Avg scaled score — reading
104.0
Avg scaled score — maths
101.0
Avg scaled score — GPS
104.0

Source: DfE school and college performance tables

Absence

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

Overall absence11.4%
Persistent absence (10%+)35.8%
Unauthorised5.1%
Authorised absence
6.3%
Severe absence (50%+)
5.0%
Enrolments in measure
1,174

Absence trend

2021/22

2022/23

2023/24

  • Overall
  • Persistent (10%+)

Source: DfE pupil absence in schools in England

Size & intake

From the GIAS school census (15 Jan 2026).

Capacity fill91%

1,200 pupils · 1,320 places

Pupils on roll
1,200
Boys / girls
599 / 601
School capacity
1,320
Capacity fill
1,200 / 1,320 (91%)
Free school meals
53%
FSM pupils
628
Gender
Mixed
School type
Academy sponsor led

Age range

Ages 3–16

05111619

Provision

Official GIAS characteristics

2 / 6

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

School characteristics

Governance
Academy trust: WADE DEACON TRUST
Academy trust
WADE DEACON TRUST
Sponsor
Wade Deacon Trust
Headteacher
Mr Jamie Jardine

Location

Address
Latham Avenue
Postcode
WA7 5DX
Town
Runcorn
County
Cheshire
Local authority
Halton
District
Halton
Constituency
Runcorn and Helsby
Urban/rural
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city

SEN & specialist provision

As recorded in GIAS — provision detail, not an Ofsted judgement.

SEN types
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
Resourced provision
Resourced provision
Resourced places
44 on roll / 43 capacity

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 (all-through), Ages 3–16, in Runcorn, Halton, 1,200 pupils on roll. Notable characteristics: nursery, academy. Free school meals: 53%. SEN provision includes: ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder.

Open schools in Runcorn
37
All-through schools in Runcorn
1
Academies among open schools in Runcorn
35% (13)
Open schools in WA7
39
All-through in WA7
1
Open schools in Halton LA
70
All-through in Halton LA
1

Nearby all-through schools

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

Compare with theseAll in RuncornNear WA7

Contact

Headteacher
Mr Jamie Jardine
Telephone
01928562660
Website
www.thegrangeacademy.co.uk

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