Avanti Grange Secondary School, Bishops Stortford
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data. Admissions policy: Non-selective
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
The school excels at developing the whole child - not just academically but through a rich array of experiences that build confidence and character. Teachers make learning engaging and purposeful, helping all pupils including those with special needs to make excellent progress. Pupils genuinely thrive in this positive community where they feel supported and challenged.
Key Strengths
- Ambitious, carefully sequenced curriculum that builds knowledge and prepares pupils well for their next steps -
- Expert teaching that makes learning purposeful and accessible with excellent progress from pupils' starting points -
- Outstanding personal development programme woven through school life, including high-quality careers advice and character development -
- Impeccable pupil behaviour and attitudes to learning, supported by clear, fair routines and reflection -
- Strong support for pupil well-being including mental health strategies like yoga and meditation
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective and the school has created an open, positive culture around safeguarding that puts pupils' interests first.
Extracurricular Activities
Trips, leadership opportunities, charity work, clubs, yoga and meditation, Avanti Grange Reads programme
Avanti Grange Secondary School is an exceptionally positive community where pupils receive high-quality education and develop into compassionate, articulate changemakers. The school has achieved Outstanding grades across all key areas in its first inspection since opening in 2022.
At a Glance
10.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
SLCN - Speech, language and Communication, ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
What Parents Think
224 responsesSource: Ofsted Parent View - % who strongly agree or agree
Class Sizes
25.6
Avg class size
10
Total classes
1 class with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
55%
Available places
660 pupils
1,200 capacity
540 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Bishops Stortford
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Bishops Stortford
Admissions Demand - Hertfordshire
Places available
15,354
Applications
13,699
Got 1st preference
75.8%
Got preferred school
94.7%
Secondary admissions across Hertfordshire (2025/26)
Inspection History
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
5.28513%
Overall absence
11.78862%
Persistent absence
492
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Avanti Grange Secondary School
Avanti Meadows Primary School
Avanti Brook Primary School
Northgate Primary School
Windhill21
St Michael's Church of England Primary School
St Joseph's Catholic Primary School B/S
Hillmead Primary School
All Saints Church of England Primary School and Nursery, Bishop's Stortford
Farnham Church of England Primary School
Summercroft Primary School
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