Grange Junior School

What Grange Junior School does

The Grange Academy is a UK state-funded all-through academy school located on Latham Avenue in Runcorn, Cheshire, operating as part of the Wade Deacon Trust multi-academy trust (company number 08278808). It delivers education from nursery age through Year 11 (ages 3-16), providing Early Years Foundation Stage provision, primary education (Years 1-6), and secondary education (Years 7-11) culminating in GCSE preparation including Science Trilogy and Separate Science pathways. Core curriculum spans English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages, Physical Education, Music, Dance and Drama, Design Technology, Computing, and Personal Development (SMSC & RSHE), with vocational BTEC options including Animal Care, Hospitality and Catering at Key Stage 4.

The school's technology stack is built on commodity, third-party platforms rather than proprietary systems: Microsoft 365 is the core digital learning platform providing pupils with email and collaboration tools; SchoolCloud is used for parent-teacher appointment booking; Oxford Owl supports phonics-aligned reading; and Times Table Rockstars is deployed for primary numeracy practice. Pedagogy centres on the Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) validated phonics programme from Nursery through Year 1, with all staff trained through the Knowledge Schools Trust. The school participates in enrichment activities including the Holocaust Educational Trust's Lessons from Auschwitz programme, multi-agency mental health events (CAMHS, Kooth, Child Bereavement UK, and others), and the Cheshire Cricket Board All Stars Cricket Festival.

As a state-funded academy within a multi-academy trust, The Grange Academy operates under a publicly-funded model with no tuition fees for statutory school-age education; revenue derives from UK government per-pupil funding routed via the local authority and Wade Deacon Trust, supplemented by a nominal £1/week nursery snack contribution. Governance sits with a board of trustees at trust level and a local governing body led by Chair of Governors Ms E Scott, with Mr J Jardine serving as Executive Principal. Distribution is entirely through the national school admissions process coordinated by the local authority, with admissions consultations handled at trust level. The institution is not a commercial enterprise and is not a candidate for private investment.

Name

Grange Junior School

Legal name

The Grange Academy

Website

https://thegrange.com

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The Grange Academy is a state-funded all-through school in Runcorn, Cheshire, serving children ages 3-16 as part of the Wade Deacon Trust multi-academy trust. It delivers nursery, primary, and secondary education up to GCSE level with no tuition fees.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

K-12 / All-Through Academy Education

NAICS

Elementary and Secondary Schools (6111), Educational Support Services (611710)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200), Services-Child Day Care Services (8351)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYEDAJAAAJ

Public Career & Technical Education (CTE) Centers & Programs

Education/K–12 / Primary & Secondary Education/Public K–12 Schools & Districts

SECONDARYHSAAAHAC

Homework Tutoring & Academic Support (Subject Tutoring)

Home & Personal Services/Childcare, Babysitting & Nanny Services/After-School Care & Homework Supervision

SECONDARYEDAHAFAM

Teacher Professional Development & In-Service Training Institutes

Education/Higher Education (Colleges & Universities)/Teacher Training Colleges (Education Schools)

Keywords

• All-through academy school
• Primary education services
• Secondary education services
• Early years education
• GCSE preparation

Headquarters

HQ city

Runcorn

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

The Grange Academy provides all-through state-funded education for pupils aged 3–16, comprising Nursery (Early Years Foundation Stage), Primary Education (Years 1–6), and Secondary Education (Years 7–11) culminating in GCSE examinations. Curriculum delivery spans core academic subjects, humanities, modern foreign languages, the arts, PE, computing, and personal development (SMSC & RSHE), supplemented by extra-curricular enrichment and Microsoft 365-based digital learning access. The school operates as an academy within the Wade Deacon Trust multi-academy trust.

Product overview

The Grange Academy is an all-through educational institution (Nursery through Year 11) operated by Wade Deacon Trust. The school provides a unified educational offering consisting of Early Years Foundation Stage (Nursery and Reception), Primary Education (Years 1-6), and Secondary Education (Years 7-11) with GCSE examination preparation. Core curriculum subjects include English, Mathematics, Science, Humanities, Modern Foreign Languages, Physical Education, Music, Dance & Drama, Design Technology, Computing, and Personal Development (SMSC & RSHE). The school employs Essential Letters and Sounds (ELS) as its validated phonics programme for early reading development. Additional services include extra-curricular activities, enrichment programmes, and Microsoft 365 digital access for pupils. The Key Stage 4 Options process allows Year 9 students to customise their GCSE subject choices.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Nursery (Early Years Foundation Stage) Early years education for children of nursery age, providing an introduction to formal education in a caring and stimulating environment within the Wade Deacon Trust's all-through academy.
• Primary Education Primary school education covering Years 1–6 with a tailored curriculum including English, Mathematics, Science, and foundation subjects, delivered using the validated Essential Letters and Sounds phonics scheme.
• Secondary Education Secondary school education covering Years 7–11 with GCSE examination preparation and the Key Stage 4 options process allowing Year 9 students to customise their GCSE subject choices.
• Extra-Curricular Activities After-school clubs and enrichment activities including Science, Music, Football, Netball, Athletics, and Animal Teach workshops, offered to enrolled pupils.
• Microsoft 365 for Pupils Digital learning platform providing pupils with access to Microsoft 365 tools for email, collaboration, and educational resource access.

Quantifiable outcome

• Students develop qualifications and experiences to succeed in chosen pathways

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration4 records

Feature1 record

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Wade Deacon TrustcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Grange Academy is part of the Wade Deacon Trust, a multi-academy trust that includes multiple schools in the area (Grange Academy, Halewood Academy, Hillside High School, Sylvester Primary, Wade Deacon High, Weston Point Primary, Whiston Willis Primary, Widnes Academy, Yew Tree Primary). The trust provides governance, shared resources, teacher training programmes, and centralised policies.
• Holocaust Educational TrustminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe Holocaust Educational Trust delivers educational programmes including the 'Lessons from Auschwitz' programme. The school hosts survivor testimony sessions, with Year 9 pupils engaging in Holocaust education through first-hand testimony.
• Mental Health Support AgenciesminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerVarious external agencies support the school's mental health events including School Health team, CAMHS, Child Bereavement UK, Kooth, Inspire Wellbeing Service, Young Addaction, Nightstop Northwest, and Carers Centre. These agencies provide information and support to students.
• MicrosoftcoreTechnology or IntegrationStudents have access to Microsoft 365 platform, enabling digital learning, email communication, and access to educational tools and resources.
• Cheshire Cricket BoardminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerOrganised the All Stars Cricket Festival held at the school, with Year 9 Sports Leaders assisting. Primary schools from Halton participated in the event.

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Sylvester Primary Academy: Primary academy within Wade Deacon Trust. Comparable for primary curriculum benchmarking and trust-wide policy exposure.
• Halewood Academy: Secondary academy within the Wade Deacon Trust. Comparable in governance and catchment pressures, with overlap on curriculum and extracurricular offerings.
• Hillside High School: Sibling secondary school within the Wade Deacon Trust, sharing governance, central policies, and the Halton catchment. Direct peer for benchmarking secondary provision and pupil progression.
• Widnes Academy: All-through academy within Wade Deacon Trust serving the Halton area. Closest peer in structure (all-through) and trust governance.
• Weston Point Primary: Primary school within Wade Deacon Trust serving the same Runcorn/Halton area. Comparable in primary curriculum, phonics approach, and feeder-pattern dynamics.
• Wade Deacon High School: Flagship secondary school of the Wade Deacon Trust, also serving the Halton/Widnes area. Comparable in trust governance, admissions catchment, and curriculum structure.

Broad incumbents

• Ormiston Chadwick Academy: All-through academy in the Liverpool City Region operated by Ormiston Academies Trust. Comparable as an all-through state-funded academy with similar curriculum breadth and GCSE pathways.

Regional players

• Sandbach School: Long-established state secondary school in Cheshire. Comparable in North West state-funded secondary provision, curriculum breadth, and GCSE outcomes benchmarking.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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