A-level 2024/25
#152 of 2,536
Better than 94% of schools in England
Ranked by average points per A-level entry.
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 111471.
GCSE and equivalent results at the end of year 11. Attainment 8 averages results across 8 subjects.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8 scoreResults across 8 subjects, English and maths count twice. 50 is about a grade 5 average. | 28.6 | 45.3 | 46.2 |
| Grade 4 or above in English and mathsGrade 4 is a standard pass. | 0% | 63.5% | 64.8% |
| Grade 5 or above in English and mathsGrade 5 is a strong pass. | 0% | 43.1% | 46.3% |
| Grade 7 or above in English and mathsGrade 7 is roughly an old A grade. | 0% | 12.4% | 14.2% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4, including English and maths | 0% | 58.4% | 60.2% |
| Pupils at the end of key stage 4 | 129 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Key stage 4 performance, Academic year 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
Results for students at the end of 16 to 18 study.
| Measure | This school | Cheshire West and Chester | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average points per A-level entryA* is 60, A is 50, B is 40, C is 30, D is 20, E is 10. | 45.39, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester | 38.11 | 35 |
| Average A-level grade | A- | - | - |
| Average points, best three A-levels | 45.02, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester | 39.42 | 35.78 |
| Average grade, best three A-levels | A- | - | - |
| AAB or better | 36%, better than England, better than Cheshire West and Chester | 23.2% | 17.5% |
| A-level progress scoreCompared with students with similar GCSE results. 0 is average. | 0.53, better than England | - | - |
| A-level progress | Well above average, better than England | - | - |
| Students at the end of 16 to 18 study | 79 | - | - |
| Average applied general gradeVocational qualifications, such as BTECs. | z | - | - |
Source: DfE, 16 to 19 performance, Academic year 2024/25, published 23 Apr 2026.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 1,168 |
| Girls | 581 |
| Boys | 587 |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 78 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 8 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Where students went after 16 to 18 study, sustained for at least two terms.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Sustained destinationIn education, an apprenticeship or work for at least two terms. | 88% |
| Higher education | 74.7% |
| Employment | 10.7% |
| Not sustainedDid not stay in education, an apprenticeship or work for two terms. | 6.7% |
| Further education | 1.3% |
| Apprenticeship | 1.3% |
Source: DfE, 16 to 18 destination measures, Academic year 2024/25, published 15 Oct 2026.
Ratings include official Ofsted judgements and Area360 summaries of inspection grades. Open a school’s profile for its inspection grades and results.
| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Secondary | Hartford Church of England High School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 20 Jun 2023. | |
| 0.4 mi | Primary | Hartford Manor Primary School & Nursery | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Apr 2023. | |
| 0.5 mi | Primary | Hartford Primary School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 30 Nov 2021. | |
| 0.7 mi | Secondary | St Nicholas Catholic High School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 5 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Wilfrid's Catholic Primary School | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 17 Oct 2012. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Winnington Park Community Primary and Nursery School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 6 May 2026. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | St Bede's Catholic Primary School, Weaverham | Voluntary aided school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 31 Oct 2023. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Kingsmead Primary School | Community school | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 23 Jan 2024. | |
| 1.0 mi | Primary | Charles Darwin Community Primary School | Community school | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 13 Jan 2026. | |
| 1.2 mi | 16 plus | Sir John Deane's Sixth Form College | Academy 16-19 converter | Unrated Unrated. |
The Grange School ranks 152 of 2,536 schools in England for A-level 2024/25 (better than 94% of schools).
In 2024/25, the average A-level grade at The Grange School was A-, and 36% of students got AAB or better (England 17.5%).
The Grange School has 1,168 pupils aged 4 to 19.
Yes, The Grange School teaches students up to age 19.
Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.