School profile

The Grange School

Other independent special school · Thatcham, RG19 3PN

Outstanding

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The Grange School Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 26 Nov 2024

Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Quality of education
Outstanding
Behaviour and attitudes
Outstanding
Personal development
Outstanding
Leadership and management
Outstanding
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

TypeOther independent special school
Ages7 to 16
Pupils40 of 60 places
GenderMixed
Head teacherMrs Jane Holloway
Local authorityWest Berkshire
Opened23 Aug 2023
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 149637.

Pupils

2025/26
MeasureThis school
Pupils40
Girls15
Boys25
SEN support0
EHC plan40

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Nearby schools

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Schools near The Grange School
DistancePhaseNameTypeRatingLinks
0.3 miPrimarySpurcroft Primary SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.4 miPrimaryThatcham Park CofE PrimaryVoluntary controlled school
Good
0.5 miSecondaryKennet SchoolAcademy converter
Good
0.6 miPrimaryFrancis Baily Primary SchoolAcademy converter
Requires improvement
0.6 miPrimaryWhitelands Park Primary SchoolAcademy sponsor led
Good
0.7 miPrimaryParsons Down Infant SchoolCommunity school
Good
0.7 miPrimaryParsons Down Junior SchoolCommunity school
Good
1.5 miPrimarySt Finian's Catholic Primary SchoolVoluntary aided school
Good
1.5 miPrimaryFir Tree Primary School and NurseryAcademy sponsor led
Good
1.8 miPrimaryBucklebury C.E. Primary SchoolVoluntary controlled school
Good

Frequently asked questions about The Grange School

What is The Grange School's Ofsted rating?

The Grange School is rated Outstanding by Ofsted, last inspected on 26 Nov 2024.

How many pupils attend The Grange School?

The Grange School has 40 pupils aged 7 to 16, with capacity for 60.

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.