Granta School is a not applicable school in Cambridge, serving pupils aged 2 to 19. The school is a community special school 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. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
Granta School currently has around 182 pupils on roll, which is about 101% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 69.8% boys and 30.2% girls. Around 47.2% 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 8.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 25.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (67.6%).
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Requires Improvement. This means the school has areas that require improvement. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
Around 83% of pupils move on to sustained destinations after Year 11. Most continue into education (83%) , including 0% who stay in school sixth forms and 17% progressing to further education , while 0% enter apprenticeships .
| Address: | Cambridge Road, Cambridge, CB21 4NN |
| Website: | www.granta.cambs.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01223896890 |
| School Type: | Community special school |
| Education phase: | Not applicable |
| Local authority: | Cambridgeshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Sarah Crouch |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 134937 |
Ofsted inspection date: 24/04/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 19 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 180 |
| Number of Pupils: | 182 |
| Number of Boys: | 127 |
| Number of Girls: | 55 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 25.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 67.60% | 123 |
| Other Asian | 7.10% | 13 |
| Other White | 6.60% | 12 |
| Bangladeshi | 4.40% | 8 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 2.70% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 2.70% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.60% | 3 |
| White and Black African | 1.60% | 3 |
| White and Asian | 1.10% | 2 |
| Pakistani | 1.10% | 2 |
| African | 1.10% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 1.10% | 2 |
| Other Mixed | 0.50% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.50% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton CofE Infant School Church Lane , Linton CB21 4JX | 3out of 4 | 614 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton Heights Junior School Wheatsheaf Way , Linton CB21 4XB | - not rated | 1,325 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton Heights Junior School Wheatsheaf Way , Linton CB21 4XB | 3out of 4 | 1,325 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linton Village College Cambridge Road , Linton CB21 4JB | - not rated | 251 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Linton Village College Cambridge Road , Linton CB21 4JB | 3out of 4 | 251 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Granta School Cambridge Road , Linton CB21 4NN | 2out of 4 | 0 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.