Grange Primary School
Wickford, SS12 0LR · Essex · primary school
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240th of 391 primary schools in Essex we can score, 444 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 the 3,977 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 4.2/10 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 | 59.0 · 37 | 40% | 1.47 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 59.0% 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%. Ofsted rated the school Good in May 2023. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.2 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Dance with Katherine, Young Carers with Mrs Black, Yoga club with Mrs Gee, Art Club, or Playdoh club with Miss Harris. Sports include football, gymnastics, and the daily mile, with an after-school club available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 311 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 to bridge the gap between the 59.0% expected standard and the national median? What specific strategies are used to maintain the Good Ofsted rating?
What Ofsted said about Grange Primary School
Overview
Grange Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking significant improvement since its previous rating. The report highlights a school where leaders, staff, and pupils embody values of ‘determination, cooperation and imagination’, creating an environment where children feel safe, proud, and engaged in their learning.
Strengths
- The curriculum is ‘broad’ and ‘designed to build on previous learning’, with precise knowledge planning in most subjects helping pupils remember what they have learned.
- Reading is a high priority; staff are well trained in phonics, and books are ‘well matched to pupils’ current phonic knowledge’, leading to increased confidence and fluency.
- Pupils behave well, are respectful, and take on significant responsibilities such as ‘subject ambassadors’ and ‘school councillors’, becoming ‘active citizens’ by Year 6.
- Staff are ‘valued and supported’ with high-quality training, and the governing body is ‘highly effective’ in challenging and supporting school leaders.
Areas to improve
- In a ‘very small number of subjects’, leaders have not been clear enough in detailing learning content, meaning teachers do not always focus on essential future knowledge.
- Some pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘overly dependent on an adult’ because work is not sufficiently scaffolded to encourage independence.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture’ where staff are alert to risks and concerns are dealt with swiftly and collaboratively.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 84% |
| 2023/24 | 61% |
| 2024/25 | 59% |
| 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
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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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