The Grangefield Academy
Stockton-on-Tees, TS18 4LE · Stockton-on-Tees · secondary school
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3rd of 13 secondary schools in Stockton-on-Tees we can score. 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 — 8.3/10 against 439 of them, against 6.1/10 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ofsted | 94 | 35% | 3.29 |
| Grade 5+ English & maths 2025/26 | 57.3 · 78 | 30% | 2.33 |
| Progress 8 2023/24 | -0.08 · 44 | 25% | 1.10 |
| Attainment 8 2025/26 | 46.8 · 54 | 10% | 0.54 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Grangefield Academy overview
How it's doing
The school was rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023. In 2024/25, 50.5% of pupils achieved Grade 5 or above in English and maths. Attainment 8 was 45.3, compared to the national median of 44.6. Progress 8 was -0.08 in 2023/24, indicating pupils did slightly worse than those nationally starting from the same point. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (7.7 out of 10 against similar schools, 5.5 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Creative Writing Club, Reading Club, Homework Club, Badminton, and Dance. An after-school club is also available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 1,004 pupils against a stated capacity of 1,050. 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 improve their Progress 8 scores? What specific support is available for students aiming to raise their Attainment 8? How does the after-school club integrate with the Homework Club?
What Ofsted said about The Grangefield Academy
Overview
The Grangefield Academy is described as a school where education is underpinned by a "strong sense of moral purpose" and an "outcomes focused, child centred" vision. Pupils from diverse backgrounds are "individually valued and challenged to do their best," leaving having "achieved highly, both academically and socially." The report highlights a palpable culture of achievement, encouragement, and respect, where staff expect "only the very best" from pupils.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "wide and ambitious," meticulously planned with a strong focus on knowledge, including the English Baccalaureate and a "tonne of knowledge" to create educated citizens.
- Teachers deliver content with "expert subject knowledge," using clear explanations and effective recall activities, ensuring pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "exceptionally well supported."
- Behaviour is characterised by maturity and respect, with leaders challenging pupils not to be "bystanders to negative behaviour" and dealing with bullying "at speed."
- Personal development is prioritised through the ‘Life’ curriculum, which prepares pupils to be "positive citizens" and engages them in community initiatives.
- Staff feel "valued and extremely well supported" within a community they are proud to be part of, with leaders maintaining a "visible presence" in all aspects of school life.
Areas to improve
- The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff receiving regular training to report concerns and pupils trusting adults to keep them safe.
Results over time
Attainment 8, the years we hold.
| Year | Attainment 8 |
|---|---|
| 2023/24 | 45.3 |
| 2024/25 | 45.3 |
| 2025/26 | 46.8 |
| England | 44.9 |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 3,682 state schools in England we hold a 2025/26 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
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2026
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2027
- Secondary application deadline31 Oct 2027
- Secondary National Offer Day1 Mar 2028
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