The Grange Academy
Letchworth Garden City, SG6 4PY · Hertfordshire · primary school
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139th of 337 primary schools in Hertfordshire we can score, 398 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 — 7.7/10 against 2,001 of them, against 6.4/10 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 | 64.0 · 49 | 41% | 2.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 33% | 1.73 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 17.0 · 87 | 26% | 2.24 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Grange Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 64.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, matching the national median of 64%. A higher 17.0% achieved the higher standard, compared to the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in March 2022. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 6.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 165 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
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What Ofsted said about The Grange Academy
Overview
The Grange Academy is a junior academy where pupils enjoy their learning and feel safe within a supportive environment. Leaders have high expectations, fostering positive relationships and a curriculum designed to deepen knowledge systematically. The school is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, with effective safeguarding and strong staff morale.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a well-designed curriculum in most subjects, with clear key knowledge and effective teaching strategies, such as confident recaps in mathematics.
- Reading is a high priority, with classrooms well-supplied with high-quality texts and daily reading time that builds confidence and skills.
- Staff provide effective subject-specific training and use ‘pop’ quizzes to quickly address misunderstandings, ensuring pupils understand what they are taught.
- The needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are well understood, with suitable plans ensuring they receive the full curriculum.
- Leaders promote personal development through roles like peer mediators and clubs, helping pupils develop kindness, respect, and tolerance.
Areas to improve
- In a few subjects, such as history, curriculum plans are at early stages of implementation, meaning pupils do not easily recall important information.
- Leaders should ensure that all important information pupils need to know is taught and fully implemented in all subjects to build learning effectively.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with strong procedures, clear staff responsibilities, and prompt action on concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 52% |
| 2023/24 | 57% |
| 2024/25 | 64% |
| 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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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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