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.

School Information

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

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Ofsted Inspection

  • Quality of education
  • Behaviour and attitudes
  • Personal development
  • Management effectiveness

Ofsted inspection date: 12/11/2024

Safeguarding is effective

Pupils

General

Age Range: 11 - 18
Gender: Mixed
School Capacity:
Number of Pupils: 934
Number of Boys: 463
Number of Girls: 471

Absence

SchoolEngland state-funded schools:
Overall absence: 8.6% 4%
Persistent absence: 24.8% 8.2%

Ethnicity

White British44.00%411
Other White15.80%148
Other Asian7.40%69
African6.60%62
Other (any other ethnic group)5.50%51
Other Black3.50%33
Indian3.40%32
Other Mixed3.20%30
Pakistani2.20%21
White and Asian1.90%18
Caribbean1.90%18
White and Black Caribbean1.90%18
Unclassified1.20%11
White and Black African0.90%8
Bangladeshi0.20%2
Irish0.10%1
Gypsy/Roma0.10%1
Chinese0.00%0
Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage)0.00%0

Education - Secondary

Progress 8 score

Progress 8: Below average (-0.28)
Of the 182 pupils at the end of key stage 4 in this school, 159 are included in this measure.
Progress 8 score (average over pupils)
School
-0.28
Town average
-0.04
Local authority average
0.02
England average
-0.03
Entering EBacc
School
46%
Town average
19%
Local authority average
17%
England average
35%
Grade 5+ in English & maths GCSEs
School
30%
Town average
45%
Local authority average
41%
England average
41%
Attainment 8 score
School
36.8
Town average
43.0
Local authority average
45.1
England average
44.6
EBacc average point score
School
3.3
Town average
3.7
Local authority average
3.7
England average
3.9
Staying in education or employment
School

Nearby Schools

Nursery

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

Primary

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

Secondary

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

Not applicable

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.