The Grange School | Ofsted Ratings, SEN, Reviews & Admission 2026
The Grange School
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The Grange School
- Middle Deemed Primary
- Wakefield WF5 9JE
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Foundational Skills: Learning to read is highly valued with texts chosen to inspire wider reading and improve fluency through daily phonics lessons.
Success of the Curriculum: The school has developed a broad and balanced curriculum offering a range of academic and nurturing activities.
Areas Needing Improvement: Important knowledge in some subjects is not precise enough, affecting coherent and progressive learning.
Support for Falling Behind: Staff identify and understand pupils’ needs promptly using pupil passports and provide tailored support.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour for learning is superb, with high expectations and positive responses from staff.
Support for SEND Pupils: Staff are experienced, knowledgeable, and passionate about making a difference for pupils with SEND.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are effective; the school creates an open and positive culture around safeguarding.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Pupils' well-being is central, supported by detailed pupil passports and swift referrals to external agencies.
Parent Feedback: Several parents express that the opportunities and responsibilities provided have been life-changing for their children.
Parental Involvement: Parents can give feedback via Ofsted Parent View; they are involved in the 'making memories' project.
Extracurricular Activities: Regular sporting activities support independence and self-confidence; activities are planned based on pupil interests.
Teacher Engagement: Staff are experienced and passionate about understanding and addressing pupils' needs effectively.
Impact on Student Progress: The school has developed a broad curriculum; however, clarity on knowledge progression in some subjects is needed.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school ensures robust processes to support staff in adapting learning to pupil needs.
Teaching Staff Challenges: In some subjects, unclear knowledge progression affects the coherence of learning as pupils move through the school.
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The Grange School is a Middle Deemed Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and The Humber.
It has 12 students from age 5-14 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Middle Deemed Primary | Middle Deemed Primary |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding |
| Age range | 5-14 | 5-13 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
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