The Grange Academy, based in Bushey, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a academy sponsor led and operates as a mixed school. It has a religious character. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Grange Academy currently has around 934 pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.6% boys and 50.4% girls. Around 27.8% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 8.6%. Persistent absence is recorded at 24.8%.
The student population reflects a mixed community, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 44%. other white pupils make up about 15.8%
Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA |
| Website: | https://www.thegrange.futureacademies.org |
| Telephone: | 02089509502 |
| School Type: | Academy sponsor led |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | Hertfordshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Aziza Ajak |
| Religious character: | |
| Admissions policy: | |
| Unique reference: | 147785 |
Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | |
| Number of Pupils: | 934 |
| Number of Boys: | 463 |
| Number of Girls: | 471 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 8.6% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 24.8% | 8.2% |
| White British | 44.00% | 411 |
| Other White | 15.80% | 148 |
| Other Asian | 7.40% | 69 |
| African | 6.60% | 62 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 5.50% | 51 |
| Other Black | 3.50% | 33 |
| Indian | 3.40% | 32 |
| Other Mixed | 3.20% | 30 |
| Pakistani | 2.20% | 21 |
| White and Asian | 1.90% | 18 |
| Caribbean | 1.90% | 18 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.90% | 18 |
| Unclassified | 1.20% | 11 |
| White and Black African | 0.90% | 8 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.20% | 2 |
| Irish | 0.10% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.10% | 1 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oxhey Nursery School Eastbury Road , Oxhey WD19 4RL | 3out of 4 | 2,104 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sacred Heart Catholic Primary School and Nursery Merry Hill Road , WD23 1SU | 3out of 4 | 290 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Manor Junior School Grange Road , WD23 2QL | 3out of 4 | 466 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bournehall Primary School Bournehall Avenue , WD23 3AX | - not rated | 683 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey and Oxhey Infant School Aldenham Road , WD23 2QH | 3out of 4 | 793 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Little Reddings Primary School Harcourt Road , WD23 3PR | - not rated | 1,036 yd | Foundation school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grange Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 0 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Bushey Hall School London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 2 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Bushey Academy London Road , WD23 3AA | - not rated | 2 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Queens' School Aldenham Road , WD23 2TY | - not rated | 1,484 yd | Foundation school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Falconer School Falconer Road , WD23 3AT | 3out of 4 | 129 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| St Hilda's School High Street , WD23 3DA | - not rated | 995 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Longwood School Bushey Hall Drive , WD23 2QG | - not rated | 1,085 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Margaret's School Merry Hill Road , WD23 1DT | - not rated | 1,117 yd | Other independent school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Meadow Wood School Coldharbour Lane , WD23 4NN | 3out of 4 | 1,458 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.