Open Free School Secondary Mixed

Avanti Grange Secondary School

Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford, CM23 2BD
Part of: AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST (Multi-academy trust)
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Avanti Grange Secondary School
Bishops Stortford, CM23 2BD
464 Pupils
1,200 Capacity
11–18 Age Range
10.60% FSM %
221 Boys
243 Girls
About Avanti Grange Secondary School

Avanti Grange Secondary School is a mixed-gender Free Schools located in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire, in the East of England region of England for pupils aged 11–18. It currently has a status of Open.

It has 464 pupils on roll. School capacity: 1,200. Current headteacher: Rhys Jones.

This profile is based on official data from the Department for Education (DfE) Get Information About Schools (GIAS) register, updated March 2026.

School Details
Establishment Type Free schools
Type Group Free Schools
Phase of Education Secondary
Status Open
Local Authority Hertfordshire
Region East of England
Administrative District East Hertfordshire
Parliamentary Constituency Hertford and Stortford
Ward Bishop's Stortford North
Urban / Rural Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy Non-selective
Religious Character None
Gender Policy Mixed
Boarders No boarders
Sixth Form Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor AVANTI SCHOOLS TRUST
Opened 01-09-2022
UKPRN 10090860
URN 149078
Data Last Updated 11-02-2026
Governors & Trustees (11)
NameRoleAppointedTerm EndsAppointing Body
Ms Emma Goodings Chair of Local Governing Body 01/03/2023 28/02/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Judith Braeckman Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Appointed by trustees
Ms Anya Cebreiro Local Governor 01/09/2024 31/08/2027 Appointed by trustees
Ms Bukola Efunshile Local Governor 29/03/2023 28/04/2026 Nominated by other body and appointed by GB
Mr Rhys Jones Local Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2027 Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal
Mr Andy Loader Local Governor 14/02/2023 13/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Mr Ben Martin Local Governor 01/03/2023 02/02/2027 Elected by school staff
Mr Andrew Pringle Local Governor 01/03/2023 28/02/2026 Elected by parents
Ms Madeline Roy Local Governor 14/02/2023 13/02/2026 Elected by school staff
Ms Sarah Turner Local Governor 01/09/2025 31/08/2029 Appointed by GB/board
Ms Molly Warrington Local Governor 01/03/2023 22/12/2025 Appointed by trustees
Schools Nearby
Avanti Meadows Primary School
0.83 km • Bishop's Stortford
Other
Avanti Brook Primary School
0.91 km • Bishops Stortford
Other
Northgate Primary School
0.97 km • Bishop's Stortford
Other
Bishop's Stortford College
1.45 km • Bishop's Stortford
Other
St Mary's Catholic School
1.59 km • Bishop's Stortford
Other
Windhill21
1.75 km • Bishop's Stortford
Other
Frequently Asked Questions
Avanti Grange Secondary School is a Free schools (group: Free Schools) in Bishops Stortford, Hertfordshire.
Avanti Grange Secondary School has 464 pupils, with a capacity of 1,200.
Avanti Grange Secondary School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18.
The admissions policy at Avanti Grange Secondary School is: Non-selective.
The Headteacher at Avanti Grange Secondary School is Mr Rhys Jones.
Avanti Grange Secondary School is at Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford, CM23 2BD, in the Hertfordshire local authority, East of England.
Sixth form at Avanti Grange Secondary School: Has a sixth form.
Avanti Grange Secondary School is currently open.
Contact
Headteacher
Mr Rhys Jones
Newland Avenue, Bishops Stortford, CM23 2BD
01279211721
avanti.org.uk/avantigrange/
Location
CM23 2BD  ·  Google Maps
Official Links
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Quick Summary
URN 149078
Status Open
Ofsted —
Data from DfE GIAS Mar 2026
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