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Grange School

Grange School, Manchester
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Grange School

Matthews Lane, Gorton, Manchester, M12 4GR

A Outstanding-rated special school in Manchester where 0% of pupils met the expected standard at KS2.

Academy special sponsor led
Pupils
275
Ages
4-19
FSM
68.7%
Capacity
220
Ofsted
Outstanding
Oct 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading
0.0%
Writing
0.0%
Maths
0.0%
RWM Combined
0.0%

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
N/A
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
N/A
Basics 9-5
N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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About Grange School

Grange School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2023 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 275 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Matthews Lane, Manchester, M12 4GR | More schools in Manchester

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for Grange School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. Oct 2023 — Outstanding
  2. Sept 2017 — Inadequate (predecessor: Grange School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about Grange School

What is Grange School's Ofsted rating?
Grange School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are Grange School's latest exam results?
Grange School: KS2 2024/25: 0% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is Grange School located?
Grange School is a secondary school in Manchester, Manchester (M12 4GR).
How many pupils attend Grange School?
Grange School has around 275 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare Grange School with other schools?
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