The Grange Learning Centre - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Grange Learning Centre
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The Grange Learning Centre
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Greater Willington DL15 0TY
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Outstanding |
| Does the school meet the independent school standards? | Yes |
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Academic Progress: All pupils make impressive progress from their starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Impressive increases in attitudes to learning, behaviour and attendance.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers have expert knowledge of how to teach the fundamental skills of reading.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff help pupils to achieve their very best.
Opportunities for Involvement: Ofsted Parent View used for feedback on school.
Communication: Pupils feel very safe in school; staff care for them.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents' opinions are valued through Ofsted Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Adults deal with incidents of bullying quickly and effectively.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders have the highest expectations and put strong pastoral systems in place.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Pupils say that bullying sometimes happens but is dealt with quickly.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: Strong pastoral systems help to keep pupils safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Pupils participate regularly in a wide range of activities such as swimming, horse-riding, tennis, and creative arts.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Strong and trusting relationships are developed and nurtured for SEND students.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum is broad and balanced including PSHE, mathematics, and physical education.
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The Grange Learning Centre is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 15 students from age 7-19 yr.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 6.0 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 29.65% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 44% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 22.49% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.14% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 15.74% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.39 | 2.91 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 89.44% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.67% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.56% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26.44% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.14% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | - | 7.56% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.92% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 4.97% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.63% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 46.6% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.28% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.67% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 15.28% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.03 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 85.89% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 128 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 79.83% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 44.89% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 28.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 3.37% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.43% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.94% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 26% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 39.28% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 19.19% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.97% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.61% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.5 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 83.79% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 118 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.5% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 42.96% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 26.04% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.71% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 4.75% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 4.79% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2.67% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 25.21% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.27% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 18.24% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.94% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.76% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.39 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 82.23% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 127 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.59% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 36.95% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 27.45% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 0.91% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.05% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.91% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 0.95% | 2.05% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 20.87% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.1% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 17.68% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.9% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.03% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 78.29% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 125 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 50.9% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.67% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 25.71% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 2.48% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 2.67% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 5% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.95% | 2.45% |
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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 | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
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| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
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