Grange Primary Academy
, GL4 0RW · Gloucestershire · primary school
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213rd of 218 primary schools in Gloucestershire we can score, 241 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Its results hold up when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — 0.5/10 against 1,537 of them, against 0.7/10 nationally. So this is not simply a reflection of who attends. 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 | 34.0 · 5 | 62% | 0.29 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 38% | 0.40 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grange Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 34.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Its results are much the same when the comparison narrows to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds, so the gap is not explained by intake (0.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 0.7 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
A Year 5 residential trip to Biblings is offered, and a breakfast club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 215 pupils against a stated capacity of 315. 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 below the expected standard in literacy and numeracy? What specific strategies are used to help students progress towards the higher standard? How does the breakfast club integrate with the morning routine for young children?
What Ofsted said about Grange Primary Academy
Overview
Grange Primary Academy is described as a "joyful place to learn" where pupils "grow in confidence" and rise to high expectations. The school has improved significantly since its previous inspection, with a renewed curriculum helping current pupils to "know and remember more" across subjects like reading, science, and mathematics.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "broad and ambitious curriculum" that is carefully designed to support speech, language, and vocabulary development.
- Provision for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is a strength, with needs "quickly and accurately identified" and supported by measurable targets.
- Staff are "skilled at teaching pupils how to read," using effective strategies to check knowledge and provide tailored support.
- The school fosters a "harmonious learning environment" with warm relationships, ensuring pupils feel secure and engaged.
- Leaders are "tenacious in their approach to increasing attendance" and hold governance to account for educational quality.
Areas to improve
- Teaching must better identify and address errors in pupils’ handwriting and letter formation to prevent repeated mistakes.
- Attendance rates remain too low, particularly for disadvantaged pupils, causing them to miss essential learning.
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 | 20% |
| 2023/24 | 42% |
| 2024/25 | 34% |
| 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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