The Grange School
Academy sponsor led · Sixth form
Christchurch, BH23 3AU
Ofsted
Report card
Our ranking
Bottom 24% in England
19 of 22 in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Pupils
429
First preferences per place
0.99
2026/27
Absence
15.7%
2024/25
Exam results 2023–2025
| Measure | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 | 36.9 | 44.8 | 36.3 | |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 35% | 53% | 33% | |
| Average English grade | 4.4 | 5.0 | 4.0 | |
| Average maths grade | 4.0 | 4.5 | 4.0 | |
| Grade 5+ science | 36% | 58% | 48% | |
| Progress 8 | -0.30 | 0.27 | — |
54% got grade 4 or above (a standard pass) in both English and maths in 2025.
Nearby secondary schools
- Twynham School · 1.3 mi · Good · Top 24% in England
- Highcliffe School · 1.5 mi · No rating · Top 37% in England
- St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School · 2.0 mi · Good · Top 41% in England
- Avonbourne Boys' Academy · 3.1 mi · Outstanding · Top 34% in England
- Avonbourne Girls Academy · 3.1 mi · Not judged · Top 23% in England
- The Arnewood School · 4.1 mi · Report card · Bottom 13% in England
Best secondary schools in Christchurch (Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole) · Best secondary schools in Dorset
The neighbourhood
The Grange School is in Somerford (typical home £317,500, crime high).
What is The Grange School's Ofsted rating?
The Grange School is rated Report card by Ofsted.
How does The Grange School rank?
On published exam results averaged over three years, The Grange School is in the bottom 24% in england. Living nearby does not guarantee a place: check the school's admissions rules.