The Grange School vs Red Balloon Aylesbury
Side-by-side comparison of key school data
The Grange School
Aylesbury
Red Balloon Aylesbury
Aylesbury
Overview
Phase
Secondary
Special
Type
Foundation school
Other independent special school
Age Range
11–18
11–18
Gender
Mixed
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Religious Character
Does not apply
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Admissions
Non-selective
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Local Authority
Buckinghamshire
Buckinghamshire
Pupils & Capacity
Pupils
1418
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Capacity
1375
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Occupancy
103%
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FSM %
24.8%
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Nursery
Sixth Form
Boarding
Ofsted
Overall Rating
Good
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Quality of Education
Good
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Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
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Personal Development
Good
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Leadership & Management
Good
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Last Inspected
Apr 2024
Aug 2026
Performance (2026)
Progress 8
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Attainment 8
43.7
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GCSE Eng+Maths 5+
40.4%
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KS2 Reading
-
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KS2 Maths
-
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KS2 Writing
-
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A-Level Performance (2024/25)
Average Grade
C-
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Points Per Entry
25.5
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Best 3 A-Levels
C-
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AAB+ %
0%
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Value Added
Below average
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A-Level Students
85
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Retention
96%
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University Destinations (2022/23 cohort)
Top-third university
0%
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Degree course
45%
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Any L4+ destination
46%
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Apprenticeships
1%
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Cohort size
83
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A-Level Subjects
Subjects offered
15
0
Top subjects
Sociology (56)
Psychology (54)
Psychology (48)
Business Studies (40)
Geography (36)
Sociology (36)
Film Studies (28)
Business Studies:Single (28)