The Grange School

About The Grange School

The Grange School is an academy sponsor led in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–19. It has 470 pupils on roll. It is part of TWYNHAM LEARNING. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2021) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.8 (2025/26). 43.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 8.9% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

Secondary

Age Range

Ages 11–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

470 / 769 (61%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Admissions Policy

Non-selective

Last Ofsted Inspection

30 November 2021

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Progress 8 isn’t published for this year group: their Key Stage 2 baseline (2021 SATs) was cancelled during the pandemic, so a progress measure can’t be calculated. GCSE figures are provisional and may be revised.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Redvers Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3AU

Phone

01202486536

Headteacher

Matthew Woodville

Website

http://www.thegrangeschool.com

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Grange School?

The Grange School is an academy sponsor led in Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, England, for pupils aged 11–19.

How many pupils does The Grange School have?

The Grange School has 470 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is The Grange School's Ofsted rating?

The Grange School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection (30 November 2021).

How does The Grange School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Grange School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 39.8 in 2025/26.

Is The Grange School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Grange School is part of TWYNHAM LEARNING.

Where is The Grange School?

The Grange School is located at Redvers Road, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, BH23 3AU.