The Grange School — Secondary School in Christchurch

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The Grange School

Christchurch, BH23 3AU

470 Pupils

769 Capacity

11–19 Age Range

43.30% FSM %

253 Boys

217 Girls

About The Grange School

The Grange School is an Academies for pupils aged 11–19 based in Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole, South West. The school is mixed-gender and Open with a Does not apply character.

It has 470 pupils on roll. School capacity: 769. Current headteacher: Matthew Woodville.

All information is drawn from the GIAS dataset published by the Department for Education. School details including admissions and term dates should be verified with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole or the school directly.

School Details

Establishment Type	Academy sponsor led
Type Group	Academies
Phase of Education	Secondary
Status	Open
Local Authority	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Region	South West
Administrative District	Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Parliamentary Constituency	Christchurch
Ward	Burton & Grange
Urban / Rural	Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Admissions Policy	Non-selective
Religious Character	Does not apply
Gender Policy	Mixed
Boarders	No boarders
Sixth Form	Has a sixth form
Nursery Provision	No Nursery Classes
Trust / Sponsor	TWYNHAM LEARNING
Opened	01-02-2015
UKPRN	10047507
URN	141378
Data Last Updated	21-01-2026

Governors & Trustees (3)

Name	Role	Appointed	Term Ends	Appointing Body
Mr Michael Atiako	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	01/09/2021	15/05/2028	Appointed by GB/board
Mrs Cherie Sears	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	02/02/2023	01/02/2027	Appointed by GB/board
Mr Matthew Woodville	Shared Local Governor - Establishment	15/04/2024	31/08/2025	Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal