The Grange School
Academy sponsor ledSecondaryAges 11–19MixedSixth form
Redvers Road, Christchurch, BH23 3AU
Headteacher · Mr Matthew Woodville
From Get Information About Schools (DfE), updated 31 August 2026. Report a correction
Key facts
Pupils429Capacity 769
OfstedReport cardInspected 28 April 2026
TrustTwynham Learning
Free school meals44.3%
Ofsted
Report card from the inspection on 28 April 2026.
- InclusionExpected standard
- Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
- AchievementExpected standard
- Attendance and behaviourNeeds attention
- Personal development and wellbeingExpected standard
- Sixth formExpected standard
- Leadership and governanceExpected standard
- SafeguardingMet
Ofsted management information, latest inspections as at 31 August 2026.
Year 7 applications close 31 October 2026
For September 2027. Apply through Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council, not the school. National offer day is 1 March 2027.
How to apply in Bournemouth, Christchurch and PooleNearby schools for the same ages
- Christchurch Learning Centre1.3 mi
- Twynham School1.3 mi
- Highcliffe School1.5 mi
- St Peter's Catholic Comprehensive School2.0 mi
- Avonbourne Boys' Academy3.1 mi