The Grangefield Academy

  • Secondary
  • Academy
  • Ages 11 to 16
Ofsted: Outstanding

Oxbridge Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 4LEOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Grangefield Academy is a secondary school in Stockton-on-Tees for ages 11 to 16. It is one of the 86 schools in Stockton-on-Tees. It ranks 5th of 11 secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees. Its latest Ofsted rating is Outstanding, from an inspection in December 2022.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 December 2022, report published 2 February 2023

Overall effectiveness
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Met

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 7 December 2022

Education at The Grangefield Academy is underpinned by a strong sense of moral purpose. Leaders' vision of 'outcomes focused, child centred' is alive and well in this school. Pupils do exceptionally well here. Pupils arrive from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. They are all individually valued and challenged to do their best. Pupils leave having achieved highly, both academically and socially. Staff expect only the very best from the pupils in their care. Praise and recognition of success is at the heart of this school. Leaders celebrate any particularly impressive work with pupils every Thursday lunchtime at 'Proud'. Pupils frequently applaud each other in classrooms for their praiseworthy contributions. The culture of achievement and encouragement within the school is palpable. Pupils have high expectations of each other's behaviour and attitudes. All are treated with respect. Leaders challenge pupils not to be bystanders to negative behaviour. Bullying is taken seriously. Even the hint of bullying is dealt with at speed. Pupils feel safe and happy here. They talk positively about their experiences and trust the adults in school.

Exam results

GCSE results (key stage 4), 2024/25

202 pupils in the year group

Attainment 8 score45.3

45.3, 0.8 below the England average of 46.1.

Grade 5 or above in English and maths50.5%

50.5%, 5.1 percentage points above the England average of 45.4%.

Grade 4 or above in English and maths67.8%

67.8%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 64.8%.

Pupils entering the EBacc37.1%

37.1%, 3.4 percentage points below the England average of 40.5%.

EBacc average point score4.15

4.15, 0.06 above the England average of 4.09.

Pupil numbers and mix

1,004 pupils on roll, with places for 1,050

Eligible for free school meals45%

45%, 18.5 percentage points above the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language16.8%

16.8%, 4.8 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support13.4%

13.4%, 1.4 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan3.2%

3.2%, 2.8 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Grangefield Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Our Lady & St. Bede Catholic Academy0.4 milesOfsted judgements: GoodAttainment 8: 43.3
Ian Ramsey Church of England Academy0.5 milesOfsted: GoodAttainment 8: 45.6
Outwood Academy Bishopsgarth1 mileOfsted judgements: Requires improvement to goodAttainment 8: 31.1
North Shore Academy1 mileReport card: Expected standard to strong standardAttainment 8: 48.2
Red House School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionAttainment 8: 69.8

School details

School type
Academy sponsor led
Sector
Academy
Trust
NORTHERN EDUCATION TRUST
Age range
11 to 16
Gender
Mixed
Sixth form
No
Headteacher
Miss Kate Wright
Address
Oxbridge Avenue, Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 4LE
Local authority
Stockton-on-Tees
URN
139673

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.