Grange Park School, Sevenoaks
Grange Park School is a special school for pupils aged 9 to 19 in Sevenoaks. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2024.
- Ofsted
- Good (2024)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
Grange Park School in detail
Grange Park School in its own words
In its own words: "Grange Park is a specialist provision for children and young people aged between 9 and 19 with an Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC)."
Clubs and activities named on the school's website include tennis, basketball and art.
Vision and values (school website)Clubs (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to Grange Park School are Birtley House Independent School (3.7 miles, Requires improvement); and White Rocks Farm College At Rooks Hill Farm (4.1 miles, Good).
Birtley House Independent SchoolWhite Rocks Farm College At Rooks Hill Farm
Where pupils go next
Of the 16 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 100% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 31% to a further education college.
Who goes there
38.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.9% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
Almost every pupil at Grange Park School has an education, health and care plan (174 of 174 in 2026). The most common need among them is autism.
Grange Park School provides for pupils with autism.
Getting there
The nearest railway station is Borough Green & Wrotham Rail Station, about 750 metres away (roughly a 9-minute walk).
2 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is School (adjacent), 40 metres away.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 25 crimes within a mile of the school, most often violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson and anti-social behaviour. That is well below the typical figure around schools in Kent (101).
Suspensions and exclusions
In 2024/25, Grange Park School issued 8 suspensions, 4.5 for every 100 pupils, and no permanent exclusions.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime; DfE exclusions statistics
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Sixth Form
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good at its February 2024 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Sixth form.
Rated Good for
Quality of education, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
38.5%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
Yes
Sixth Form
Autism
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has improved from 40% to 73% (2024 to 2025). Maths has improved from 0% to 60% (2024 to 2025). Writing has improved from 0% to 27% (2024 to 2025).
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 5 nearby schools
Latest from Grange Park School
Right of the Week 28.09.26
28 Sep 2026
Whole School Trip to Chessington
25 Sep 2026
Macmillan Coffee Afternoon
25 Sep 2026
Right of the Week 21.09.26
21 Sep 2026
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14 Sep 2026
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7 Sep 2026
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Getting There
Train Stations
Bus Stops
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 7
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 2
- Children hurt
- 0
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight.
No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt.
4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Sevenoaks
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Sevenoaks
Across Kent council
Places available
19,539
Applications
18,644
Got 1st preference
78.9%
Got preferred school
96.2%
All secondary applications across Kent council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
174
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Grange Park School provides for pupils with autism.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
174
Total Pupils
119
Boys
55
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
29
Teachers
6.0:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£57,317
Mean salary
2026 data
Pupil Absence2024/25
12.5%
Overall absence
36.2%
Persistent absence
141
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about Grange Park School
What are GCSE results like at Grange Park School?
In the 2026 results, pupils at Grange Park School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 19.8. 18% passed GCSE English and maths at grade 5 or above.
What is Grange Park School's Ofsted rating?
Grange Park School was rated Good at its most recent Ofsted inspection in February 2024.
What is the catchment area for Grange Park School?
No fixed boundary. When Grange Park School is oversubscribed, Kent allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to Grange Park School?
Grange Park School has around 174 pupils on roll. 39% are eligible for free school meals.
Does Grange Park School have specialist SEN provision?
Grange Park School provides for pupils with autism.
What is attendance like at Grange Park School?
12.5% of sessions were missed at Grange Park School in 2024/25. 36.2% of pupils were persistently absent (missing 10% or more of sessions).
How do I apply to Grange Park School?
Apply through Kent's coordinated admissions process, naming Grange Park School on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near Grange Park School?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 7 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 2 serious and 5 slight. No children aged 0 to 15 were among the people hurt. 4 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Kent is 11 (the median across 711 schools, same distance and years).
Where is Grange Park School?
Grange Park School is at Borough Green Road, Wrotham, Sevenoaks, Kent, TN15 7RD.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)