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The Grange Academy

Hertfordshire·Secondary·East of England·Academy sponsor led·WD23 3AA
URN: 147785Not judgedOfsted published 12 Jan 2025
41.3
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.29
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.52, -0.05]
50.9%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
62.0%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025
32.9
A level APS
Average points per entry · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesDeveloping academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 41.3 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.

Attainment 8:
41.3
5+ Eng & Maths:
51%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBelow-average progress

Pupils made below-average progress compared with similar pupils nationally. The confidence interval is entirely below zero.

Progress 8:
-0.29
Confidence interval:
[-0.52, -0.05]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/202517141.350.9%62.0%3.9
2023/202416937.6-0.2949.7%45.6%3.4
2022/202318236.8-0.2843.0%46.0%3.3
2021/202218342.4-0.3757.0%37.0%3.8

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Hertfordshire for local comparison.

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Dame Alice Owen's School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 72.9Progress 8 +0.92
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Watford Grammar School for Boys
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 68.9Progress 8 +0.72
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Watford Grammar School for Girls
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 68.2Progress 8 +0.74
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Parmiter's School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 66.5Progress 8 +0.74
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Sandringham School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 65.1Progress 8 +1.06
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School information

URN147785
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
PhaseSecondary
TypeAcademy sponsor led
Gender of entryMixed
Age range11-18
HeadteacherAziza Ajak
TrustFUTURE ACADEMIES
Admissions
Religious character
PostcodeWD23 3AA
Latest pupils171
FSM eligible27.8%

Contact and identifiers

London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA

https://www.thegrange.futureacademies.orgView local authority page2089509502
DfE number4036
UKPRN10085444
Opened1 Feb 2020
GIAS updated18 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated18 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year
Ofsted published12 Jan 2025

Latest Ofsted inspection

Not judged
Quality of educationGood
Behaviour and attitudesGood
Personal developmentGood
Leadership and managementGood
SafeguardingEffective
Inspection typeAcademy First Section 5
Category of concern
Inspection date12 Nov 2024
Publication date12 Jan 2025
View Ofsted report