Avanti Grange Secondary School
URN: 149078 • Bishops Stortford CM23 2BD
Overview
- Name
- Avanti Grange Secondary School
- URN
- 149078
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- n/a
- Ranking score
- 59.0 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rhys Jones (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01279211721
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford CM23 2BD
Summary
Avanti Grange Secondary School, located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, is a mixed free school catering to students aged 11 to 18. With a current enrolment of 464 pupils and a capacity for 1200, the school is committed to providing an engaging and enriching educational experience. Rated 'Outstanding' by Ofsted in all areas, the school emphasizes impeccable behaviour and a strong attitude towards learning among its students.
The curriculum at Avanti Grange is designed to inspire students to become compassionate changemakers, with a focus on both academic excellence and personal development. The school boasts impressive results, with 54% of students making higher than expected progress in reading assessments compared to the national average of 25%. Additionally, the school promotes a positive environment for wellbeing, with initiatives aimed at supporting the mental, emotional, and physical health of both students and staff.
Avanti Grange is deeply rooted in its community, fostering strong connections and providing a welcoming space for all. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, with 96% of students participating in after-school clubs, and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities available for community use.
The curriculum at Avanti Grange is designed to inspire students to become compassionate changemakers, with a focus on both academic excellence and personal development. The school boasts impressive results, with 54% of students making higher than expected progress in reading assessments compared to the national average of 25%. Additionally, the school promotes a positive environment for wellbeing, with initiatives aimed at supporting the mental, emotional, and physical health of both students and staff.
Avanti Grange is deeply rooted in its community, fostering strong connections and providing a welcoming space for all. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, with 96% of students participating in after-school clubs, and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities available for community use.
Useful links
- Governance (SSC) (governance)
- SEND Inclusion (sen)
- TERM DATES (calendar)
- THE AVANTI WAY (download)
- GET PROSPECTUS (download)
- Avanti Schools Trust (other)
- Avanti Quest (other)
- ADMISSIONS (other)
- In Year Admissions (other)
- Secondary Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Ashlyns School (82.7)
- Beaumont School (81.4)
- Sandringham School (81.0)
- Dame Alice Owen's School (80.7)
- St Clement Danes School (80.7)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
- Capacity
- 1200
- Pupils
- 464
- Boys
- 221
- Girls
- 243
- FSM %
- 10.60
- Open date
- 2022-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 464 | 221 | 243 | 1200 | 10.60 |
| 2024-09-11 | 297 | 134 | 163 | 1200 | 9.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 1200 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 1200 |
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