The Grange School

All-through
Academy
Ages 3 to 16

Ofsted: Good

Latham Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5DXOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Grange School is an all-through school in Runcorn for ages 3 to 16. It is one of the 69 schools in Halton. It ranks 3rd of 5 secondary schools in Runcorn. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in May 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 4 May 2022, report published 3 July 2022

Overall effectiveness: Good
Quality of education: Good
Behaviour and attitudes: Good
Personal development: Good
Leadership and management: Good
Early years provision: Good
Safeguarding: Met

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Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

49 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths53%

53%, 9 percentage points below the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths6%

6%, 2 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score104

104, 2 below the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score101

101, 4 below the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score104

104, 1 below the England average of 105.

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

114 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score36.4

36.4, 9.7 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths23.7%

23.7%, 21.7 percentage points below the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths39.5%

39.5%, 25.3 percentage points below the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc36.8%

36.8%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score3.22

3.22, 0.87 below the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,200 pupils on roll, with places for 1,320

Eligible for free school meals52.5%

52.5%, 26 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language6.2%

6.2%, 15.4 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support24.6%

24.6%, 9.8 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan5.7%

5.7%, 0.3 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Grange School

School	Distance	Ofsted	Results
Blessed Carlo Acutis Catholic and Church of England Academy	0.6 miles	Ofsted judgements: Requires improvement to good	Attainment 8: 33.3
The Heath School	0.8 miles	Ofsted judgements: Good	Attainment 8: 42.5
Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy	2 miles	Report card: Needs attention to expected standard	Attainment 8: 35.9
Sandymoor Ormiston Academy	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 44.4
Saints Peter and Paul Catholic High School	3 miles	Ofsted: Good	Attainment 8: 41.4

School details

School type: Academy sponsor led
Sector: Academy
Trust: WADE DEACON TRUST
Age range: 3 to 16
Gender: Mixed
Sixth form: No
Nursery classes: Yes
Headteacher: Mr Jamie Jardine
Phone: 01928562660
Website: thegrangeacademy.co.uk (opens in a new tab)
Address: Latham Avenue, Runcorn, WA7 5DX
Local authority: Halton
URN: 144617

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.