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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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