The Grange School

The application process provides an opportunity for families to disclose SEN.

“At this stage, you will have the opportunity to apply for a bursary award and inform us if your child has any SEN.”

The Head and Deputy Head of Sixth Form support Year 12 students with the transition to A levels, university applications and preparation for life after school.

“As they head into Year 12, the Head and Deputy Head of Sixth Form support students in the transition to studying A levels, applying to universities and preparing for life after school.”

The Wellbeing Service provides drop-ins, individual and group sessions, including anxiety support and a student-led neurodiversity group.

“- Lunchtime drop-ins - Weekly Individual Sessions - Group Sessions. Group sessions are offered to support students with transitioning to Secondary school, managing anxiety and a weekly student-led Neurodiversity Group.”

In 2019, more than 90% of A-level Science grades were A*-B.

“- Over 90% of all Science grades A\*-B”

The Art and Textiles department reports excellent annual examination results and student prizes at the Chester Arts Fair.

“The department has excellent examination results each year, with students regularly winning the student prize at the Chester Arts Fair.”

The average sixth-form class contains seven students.

“Average class size of 7 students”

Students taking three A Levels are encouraged to add another course, potentially an Extended Project Qualification or a new GCSE.

“If you choose three, you’ll be encouraged to explore an additional course over one or two years. This could be our Extended Project Qualification or even a new GCSE.”

Sixth Formers undertake formal leadership responsibilities and support staff and students.

“From Senior Prefects and Heads of School to School and House Captains, our sixth formers take on key responsibilities within school, acting as role models and supporting both staff and fellow students.”

The school promotes a holistic education combining academic excellence with enrichment and co-curricular opportunities.

“We prepare our students to be world-ready young people by offering a holistic, all-round education with a focus on academic excellence, coupled with broad enrichment and co-curricular programmes.”

The school has a Christian religious ethos while welcoming people of all faiths and none.

“In accordance with its foundation, the School’s religious ethos is Christian, but we welcome those of all denominations and faiths - and those with none - provided that this ethos is respected.”

The sixth form has a Head and Deputy Head who support Year 12 students through A-level transition, university applications and preparation for life after school.

“As they head into Year 12, the Head and Deputy Head of Sixth Form support students in the transition to studying A levels, applying to universities and preparing for life after school.”

The school provides sixth-form education for students aged 16–18.

“Ages 16-18”

Sixth Form applications are accepted throughout the year.

“Applications for Sixth Form may be submitted throughout the year.”

Year 11 students can attend taster days for Sixth Form entry.

“These fun-packed days are open to students in Years 1 & 2 (for Year 3 entry) Years 5 & 6 (for Year 7 entry) and Year 11 (for Sixth Form).”

Over 80% of Sixth Form students received an offer from their first-choice university in 2024.

“Over 80% of our Sixth Formers students achieved an offer from their first choice university in 2024”

Sixth-form leaders support students with university applications and preparation for life after school.

“As they head into Year 12, the Head and Deputy Head of Sixth Form support students in the transition to studying A levels, applying to universities and preparing for life after school.”

Students regularly achieve significantly higher A Level grades than forecasts based on their previous results.

“We are particularly proud that our students regularly achieve significantly higher A Level grades than would be forecast based on previous results, known as added value.”

In 2025, 55% of A-level entries received A* or A and 82% received A*-B.

“- 25% of entries awarded A\* - 55% of all entries awarded A\* or A - 82% of grades achieved A\*-B - 76% qualified for their first choice university”