The Grange Learning Centre, Low Willington
The Grange Learning Centre is a special school for pupils aged 7 to 19 in Low Willington. It was rated Outstanding at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in July 2023.
- Ofsted
- Outstanding (2023)
Data last updated 26 Oct 2026
The Grange Learning Centre in detail
Compared with nearby schools
The nearest other special schools to The Grange Learning Centre are Norman Cornish Academy (2 miles); The Oaks Secondary School (2.5 miles, Outstanding); and Evergreen Primary School (4 miles, Good).
Norman Cornish AcademyThe Oaks Secondary SchoolEvergreen Primary School
Who goes there
Almost every pupil at The Grange Learning Centre has an education, health and care plan (16 of 16 in 2026).
Getting there
There is no railway, tram or Underground station within about three miles of The Grange Learning Centre.
The area around the school
In August 2026, police recorded 19 crimes within a mile of the school, most often anti-social behaviour, violence and sexual offences and criminal damage and arson. That is well below the typical figure around schools in County Durham (84).
Sources: DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Safeguarding: effective
Independent school standards
Met all the independent school standards.
- Part 1: quality of educationMet
- Part 2: pupils' spiritual, moral, social and cultural developmentMet
- Part 3: welfare, health and safetyMet
- Part 4: suitability of staff and proprietorsMet
- Part 5: premises and accommodationMet
- Part 6: information for parentsMet
- Part 7: handling of complaintsMet
- Part 8: leadership and managementMet
Source: Ofsted, non-association independent schools inspections and outcomes (Open Government Licence)
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Outstanding at its July 2023 inspection.
Rated Outstanding for
Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.
At a Glance
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 4 nearby schools
Keep up with The Grange Learning Centre
Getting There
Bus Stops
Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025.
The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 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
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
16 pupils
19 places
3 spare places
as recorded on GIAS
Area Demand Pressure - Low Willington
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Low Willington
Across County Durham council
Places available
5,720
Applications
4,986
Got 1st preference
94.2%
Got preferred school
98.5%
All secondary applications across County Durham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(5)
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
0
SEN Support
16
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
The Grange Learning Centre is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
Source: GIAS, Department for Education.
Pupils by Need Type
No need-level breakdown available
Pupil Demographics
Key Indicators
16
Total Pupils
10
Boys
6
Girls
2026 academic year
Feeder Primary Schools
Primary schools that likely feed into this school, based on proximity
Questions parents ask about The Grange Learning Centre
What are GCSE results like at The Grange Learning Centre?
The Department for Education's GCSE measures do not count IGCSEs, which many independent schools take instead of GCSEs, so the Attainment 8 and English and maths figures it publishes for The Grange Learning Centre can understate its results. We do not rank or compare them; ask the school for its own GCSE and IGCSE results.
What is The Grange Learning Centre's Ofsted rating?
The Grange Learning Centre was rated Outstanding at its most recent Ofsted inspection in July 2023.
Does The Grange Learning Centre meet the independent school standards?
At its most recent standard inspection, in July 2023, The Grange Learning Centre met all the independent school standards.
How many pupils go to The Grange Learning Centre?
The Grange Learning Centre has around 16 pupils on roll.
Does The Grange Learning Centre have specialist SEN provision?
The Grange Learning Centre is not approved under Section 41 of the Children and Families Act 2014.
How do I apply to The Grange Learning Centre?
The Grange Learning Centre is an independent school and runs its own admissions rather than going through the local authority. Contact the school directly for entry requirements, assessment dates, fees and any bursaries.
How many road collisions happen near The Grange Learning Centre?
No injury road collisions were reported to the police within 500 m of the school's mapped location in 2021 to 2025. The typical figure for schools in County Durham is 5 (the median across 280 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Grange Learning Centre?
The Grange Learning Centre is at Low Willington, County Durham, DL15 0TY.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)