Grange Community Junior School
Farnborough, GU14 8TA · Hampshire · primary school
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81st of 300 primary schools in Hampshire we can score, 420 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 7.3/10 against 2,480 of them, against 6.3/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 72.0 · 71 | 62% | 4.35 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 38% | 1.95 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grange Community Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 72.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.3 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.3 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance, Gymnastics, Fun, Fit + Yoga, Archery, Choir, Dodgeball, and Football clubs. Trips include visits to RHS Wisley, Fbro Airport, Butser Farm, G.White Field Studies, Rushmoor Thinksafe, Battle of Britain, Gordon Brown, and PGL. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 238 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are not yet meeting expected standards in maths? What specific activities are included in the Fun, Fit + Yoga club?
What Ofsted said about Grange Community Junior School
Overview
Pupils at Grange Community Junior School “look forward to learning” and feel safe within a culture defined by “respectful and warm” relationships. The school maintains “high expectations for all pupils,” including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities, which are reflected in strong published outcomes and “excellent attendance.”
Strengths
- Behaviour is described as “excellent,” with pupils being “polite and respectful” and understanding the importance of the school’s behaviour system.
- The curriculum is “well planned and sequenced” and “highly ambitious,” with activities designed to support deep understanding.
- Personal development is a key strength, with pupils taught to keep safe and encouraged to engage in a “rich set of trips” and societies that broaden their experiences.
- Support for pupils with SEND is robust, featuring “well-planned interventions” that enable them to achieve well, a fact highly valued by parents.
- Leaders demonstrate “high ambitions” and ensure staff workload and well-being are considered in decision-making, supported by “passionate” governors.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers do not “check what pupils already know effectively,” meaning they may not know what knowledge pupils have secured.
- The school needs to ensure pupils’ understanding is “checked consistently” so they can build on and connect their knowledge over time.
Safeguarding
The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 70% |
| 2024/25 | 72% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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