Grange School, based in Burton-on-Trent, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 3 to 7. The school is a academy converter and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Grange School currently has around 171 pupils on roll, which is about 95% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 57.9% boys and 42.1% girls. Around 44.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 34.3%.
The school has a diverse intake, with pakistani pupils forming the largest group at around 30.4%. white british pupils make up about 22.8% , followed by other white at 12.9%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Shobnall Close, Burton-on-Trent, DE14 2HU |
| Website: | https://www.grangeschool.academy |
| Telephone: | 01283564325 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Staffordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Rebecca Cox |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 145377 |
Ofsted inspection date: 14/11/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 3 - 7 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 171 |
| Number of Boys: | 99 |
| Number of Girls: | 72 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 34.3% | 8.2% |
| Pakistani | 30.40% | 52 |
| White British | 22.80% | 39 |
| Other White | 12.90% | 22 |
| African | 7.00% | 12 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.80% | 10 |
| Other Asian | 4.70% | 8 |
| Other Mixed | 2.90% | 5 |
| White and Asian | 2.90% | 5 |
| Indian | 2.30% | 4 |
| Irish | 2.30% | 4 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.30% | 4 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 1.80% | 3 |
| Other Black | 1.20% | 2 |
| White and Black African | 0.60% | 1 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grange Infant School Shobnall Close , DE14 2HU | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Grange School Shobnall Close , DE14 2HU | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Kingfisher Academy Outwoods Street , DE14 2PJ | - not rated | 403 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Belvedere Junior School Outwoods Street , DE14 2PJ | - not rated | 403 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Samuel Allsopp Primary and Nursery School Victoria Road , DE14 2LU | - not rated | 509 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| De Ferrers Specialist Technology College St Mary's Drive , DE13 0LL | - not rated | 2,169 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The de Ferrers Academy St Mary's Drive , DE13 0LL | 3out of 4 | 2,169 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Abbot Beyne School Linnell Building , Osborne Street DE15 0JL | 3out of 4 | 2,322 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Paget High School Burton Road , Branston DE14 3DR | 3out of 4 | 3,203 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Burton and South Derbyshire College Lichfield Street , DE14 3RL | - not rated | 1,856 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friars Walk School Friars Walk , DE14 1HG | - not rated | 1,750 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountains High School Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountains Primary School Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB | 3out of 4 | 2,467 yd | Academy special converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountains High School Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Foundation special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Fountains Primary School Bitham Lane , Stretton DE13 0HB | - not rated | 2,467 yd | Foundation special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.