The Grange School, Runcorn
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Overall
Ofsted Insights
Ofsted rated this school Good.
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At a Glance
53.0%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
ASD - Autistic Spectrum Disorder
SEN Provision
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has declined from 85% to 71%. Maths has declined from 73% to 59%. Writing has declined from 80% to 73%.
Class Sizes
23.0
Avg class size
17.6
Infant (KS1)
21.9
KS2
49
Total classes
10 classes with more than 30 pupils
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
91%
Near capacity
1,200 pupils
1,320 capacity
120 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Runcorn
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Runcorn
Admissions Demand - Halton
Places available
1,640
Applications
1,432
Got 1st preference
96.4%
Got preferred school
99.5%
Secondary admissions across Halton (2025/26)
Inspection History(102)
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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
Teacher qualification rates, pupil-to-teacher ratio, staff turnover, and salary data. Shows how well-resourced and stable the school's workforce is.
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
10.81376%
Overall absence
33.41902%
Persistent absence
1,167
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
The Grange School
The Holy Spirit Catholic Primary School
Castle View Primary School
Halton Lodge Nursery & Primary School
St Edward's Catholic Primary School
The Brow Community Primary School
Woodside Primary School
Pewithall School
St Clement's Catholic Primary School
Victoria Road Primary School
Astmoor Primary School
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