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The Grangefield Academy
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- Stockton-on-Tees TS18 4LE
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Outstanding
| The quality of education | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Outstanding |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils leave having achieved highly, both academically and socially.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have high expectations of each other鈥檚 behaviour and attitudes.
Qualifications and Training: Leaders ensure that teachers have the expert subject knowledge that they need to deliver new content clearly.
Current Educational Practices: Leaders ensure that staff regularly receive training about how best to support pupils with SEND.
Strengths and Challenges: Staff ensure that pupils with SEND are exceptionally well supported to access the ambitious curriculum alongside their peers.
Opportunities for Involvement: Pupils recently took part in a 鈥榡ust say thanks鈥� initiative, where they baked cakes and delivered them to a local hospital.
Communication: Pupils feel safe and happy here. They talk positively about their experiences and trust the adults in school.
Parent Satisfaction: You can use Ofsted Parent View to give Ofsted your opinion on your child鈥檚 school.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Bullying is taken seriously. Even the hint of bullying is dealt with at speed. Pupils feel safe and happy here.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Leaders celebrate any particularly impressive work with pupils every Thursday lunchtime at 鈥楶roud鈥�.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Leaders challenge pupils not to be bystanders to negative behaviour.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: They know what issues they should report to staff. They trust the adults to keep them safe.
Extracurricular Offerings: Leaders鈥� commitment to the wider development of pupils is evident.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Pupils engage with ideas and concepts that will prepare them to be positive citizens.
Career Counselling Services: Pupils are well informed about their choices when they leave school.
Preparation for Sixth Form: Leaders encourage pupils to be aspirational and aim high.
Managing and Supporting SEND: Staff ensure that pupils with SEND are exceptionally well supported to access the ambitious curriculum alongside their peers.
Subjects Offered: The curriculum is wide and ambitious for all pupils.
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About Us
The Grangefield Academy is a top rated, Secondary, Co-Ed school located in County Durham, North East.
It has 1011 students from age 11-16 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1.
At this school, 55% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | Secondary | Secondary | Secondary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 11-16 | 11-18 | 11-16 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 21.8 | - | 18.9 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | 55% | 98% | 43% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | 35.00% | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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 | 0.17 | 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 | 47.3 | 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 | 55% | 32.43% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 70% | 46.24% | 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 | 54% | 27.67% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 23% | 12.48% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 35% | 18.76% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.31 | 2.97 | 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 | 82% | 88.13% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 137 | 145 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 72% | 79.53% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 49.8% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 9.4% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 15% | 13.93% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 6.47% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 4% | 4.47% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 7% | 4.2% | 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 | 0.37 | 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 | 49 | 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 | 54% | 36.33% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 73% | 49.33% | 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 | 47% | 27.86% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 30% | 17.14% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 37% | 21.76% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.47 | 3.23 | 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% | 87.71% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 91 | 138 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 78% | 82.14% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 47.29% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 1% | 11.29% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 23% | 15.29% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 8.29% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 3% | 2.71% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.14% | 2.13% |
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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 | 0.66 | 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 | 50.7 | 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 | 54% 7 | 35.33% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% | 52% | 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 | 45% | 27.39% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 13% 2 | 11.33% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 26% 4 | 17.89% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.19 | 3.1 | 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 | 87% | 88.17% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 124 | 143 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 77% | 80% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 54% | 47.08% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 5% | 12.08% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 18% | 13.5% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 1% | 7.33% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 6% | 4.67% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 3% | 3.17% | 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 | 0.57 | 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 | 49.5 | 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 | 61% 26 | 35.28% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 76% 15 | 47.94% | 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 | 23% | 24.17% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 15% 3 | 11.5% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 22% 10 | 16% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | 4.01 | 2.95 | 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 | 85% | 87.5% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 177 | 150 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | 81% | 71.83% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 42% | 42% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 9.83% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | 38% | 17.25% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 7.83% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 2% | 2.75% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 2% | 3.17% | 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 | 0.27 | 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 | 45.8 | 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 | 35% | 28.5% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 61% | 42% | 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 | 51% | 30.72% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 12% | 14.61% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 12% | 16.06% | 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 | 91% | 87.4% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 199 | 153 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | 87% | 61.3% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 56% | 44.4% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | 3% | 14.7% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | 29% | 9.8% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | 0% | 9.1% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 11% | 7.4% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 5% | 2.7% | 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 | 22nd 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 - 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 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
21 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Grangefield Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1