Grange Junior School
Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4JYOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Grange Junior School is a primary school in Swindon for ages 7 to 11. It is one of the 90 schools in Swindon. It ranks 37th of 64 primary schools in Swindon. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2023.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 23 May 2023, report published 9 July 2023
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 23 May 2023
Pupils at Grange Junior School embrace the school's values of aspiration, bravery, reflection, resilience and support. They enjoy coming to school. This is reflected by their high attendance. Pupils talk about their school with pride. Adults have high expectations of pupils. Pupils know the school's rules of being ready, respectful and safe. They welcome visitors and show courtesy to everyone. The school is a calm and orderly environment. Pupils work hard and behave well. Leaders have carefully planned the school's curriculum. They have paid particular attention to educating pupils about different cultures and countries. For example, pupils learn about a great variety of artists and types of art. They develop an appreciation of art from across the globe. Pupils benefit from leadership roles such as being play leaders and house captains. This helps them contribute positively to the school community and develop leadership skills. Leaders develop pupils' wider interests and talents through drama, art and British Sign Language clubs. Pastoral support is a strength of the school. Parents comment that staff are dedicated and go 'above and beyond' to help their children. As a result, pupils feel well cared for.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects, where the curriculum is newer, staff do not have secure subject knowledge to deliver the curriculum the way leaders intend. As a result, some pupils do not remember their learning over time. Leaders must develop staff's subject knowledge and leadership to support teachers to implement the curriculum securely and consistently in all subjects and for all pupils.
- Individual targets for some pupils with SEND do not identify precisely what pupils need to do to progress with their learning. This means some pupils do not progress as well as they could. Leaders should ensure that they provide pupils with SEND with targets that match exactly what they need and that these targets are regularly reviewed so that all pupils with SEND achieve well.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
90 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
291 pupils on roll, with places for 360
Schools near Grange Junior School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Infants' School | 0.4 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Colebrook Infant Academy | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Colebrook Junior School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 44% met the expected standard |
| Ruskin Junior School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 56% met the expected standard |
| Nythe Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good | 38% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE WHITE HORSE FEDERATION
- Age range
- 7 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- No
- Headteacher
- Mrs Hannah Gordon
- Phone
- 01793822405
- Address
- Grange Drive, Stratton St Margaret, Swindon, SN3 4JY
- Local authority
- Swindon
- URN
- 146986
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.