Quick summary of key school information
School details
Number of students |
760 |
Language support for students not fluent in English |
English as an Additional Language offers well-structured learning support to pupils who need extra lessons to fully access the curriculum, with particular emphasis on all four language skills in listening, reading speaking and writing. |
Additional language classes offered by the school |
French |
Average number of students per class |
18 |
Does the school employ teaching assistants? |
Yes |
Use of technology in the classroom |
All classrooms/teaching rooms have interactive boards. |
Is the school ready to use virtual classrooms when needed? (e.g. teaching lessons online if the school is closed, e.g. during COVID-19 closures) |
Yes, we currently administer that through Google Classroom |
How does the school accommodate non-religious students or students of a different religion? |
Yes we do |
External examinations or assessments available |
IGCSE |
Results in these examinations |
Impressive iGCSE results: almost all students secure their first choice places at leading A level/IB schools worldwide. |
Do teachers assign homework to their students? |
Yes |
Approximate hours of homework given |
45mins - 1hr |
Dedicated staff/programs for students with special learning needs |
Grange provides additional education support for the different learning styles and different learning needs by developing multiple learning strategies and by reinforcing a belief in its pupils that they can achieve whatever they set their hearts to achieve. |
Learning support offered |
The highly professional staff of the Additional Learning Support/SEN Department is led by an External Chartered Educational Psychologist and is experienced in working with children with a variety of Special Needs including Autism spectrum Disorder, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, and social and emotional issues.
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The school supports gifted, able and talented students |
Gifted and Talented Support provides direct intervention strategies to pupils, ensuring their work challenges, stretches and excites them on a daily basis in an environment that celebrates excellence. |
Student access to education psychologist |
Yes |
Entry evaluation for students |
Assessment |
Brief description of entry evaluation required |
A pupil who wishes to enter reception must take a School Readiness Assessment. Pupils seeking admission into Year 1 to Year 10 must take an entrance exam, which would be arranged with the Admission Officer.
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Waiting list |
Yes |
Deadline for registration (new academic year) |
Applications at later times are considered on an individual basis. |
Students can join after academic year begins |
Students can start at any date before the mid-term break of the Lent term. Applications at later times are considered on an individual basis. New students usually start on Mondays |
School start time |
7:40 |
School finish time |
15:15 |
School bus service available |
No |
School provided lunches |
Yes |
Food alternatives for special dietary needs (ie. vegan, kosher, halal etc) |
Yes we do |
Uniform required |
Yes |
Extracurricular activities or clubs offered |
The School offers a wide variety of extracurricular activities and the pupils are given many opportunities to develop their skills and pursue their enthusiasms. The changing programme, run by teachers, volunteer parents and specialists, includes sports, art, music, cookery, orchestra, language activities, drama, dancing and ICT, as well as gymnastics and tennis. |
Sports teams or sport competitions available for students |
Yes |
Facilities at the school |
State of the art Library
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Sports facilities at the school |
Sports field with grandstand, swimming pool, playground with climbing frames, multi-purpose halls. |
Qualities and characteristics best defining the school |
Grange School is an all through 4 to 16 day and residential School in which pupils, teachers and parents, work and learn together.
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Teaching approach of the school |
Grange encourages every pupil to discover their own strengths, whether they are academic, sporting, musical or creative. Academic standards are a priority, but Grange also believes that by educating the whole child it can bring out the best in each and every individual. A vital part of its education presentation is teaching to think independently and creatively. Grange's pupils are challenged to question, analyse and debate, forming their own opinions, yet upholding an attitude of respect towards others. |