The Grange School

About The Grange School

The Grange School is an academy sponsor led in Runcorn, Halton, England, for pupils aged 3–16. It has 1,173 pupils on roll. It is part of WADE DEACON TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (4 May 2022) rated it Good. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 53% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 52.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 6.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Halton →

School Type

Academy sponsor led

Phase

All-through

Age Range

Ages 3–16

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

1,173 / 1,320 (89%)

Sixth Form

Does not have a sixth form

Nursery

Has Nursery Classes

Religious Character

Does not apply

Last Ofsted Inspection

4 May 2022

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

Latham Avenue, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 5DX

Phone

01928562660

Head Teacher

Jamie Jardine

Website

www.thegrangeacademy.co.uk

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Grange School?

The Grange School is an academy sponsor led in Runcorn, Halton, England, for pupils aged 3–16.

How many pupils does The Grange School have?

The Grange School has 1,173 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 (4 May 2022).

How does The Grange School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at The Grange School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 36 in 2025/26.

How does The Grange School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

53% of pupils at The Grange School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is The Grange School part of an academy trust?

Yes — The Grange School is part of WADE DEACON TRUST.

Where is The Grange School?

The Grange School is located at Latham Avenue, Runcorn, Halton, WA7 5DX.