The Grange School
Academy sponsor led all-through school in Runcorn (Halton).
Location
iSchool location from Get Information about Schools. Nearby schools are coloured by phase. Open Map+ for a full-screen map with neighbourhood deprivation (England only).About
I wish you a very warm Welcome to The Grange School. I am genuinely delighted and excited to be the Executive Principal of The Grange Academy. I have worked in Runcorn for almost 25 years and during this time I have seen many changes in the world of education, but the one aspect of it that has always remained is how proud I am to be part of this community.
While there have been some characters, the young people I have met, taught and watched grow have always ensured that no two days are the same and they have driven me to always want the absolute best for them. However, I must admit I do feel a tad old when new arrivals to school greet me with, "You taught my mum and dad!"
In the school’s own words, from the school website.
Enrichment
9 activitiesiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Athletics
- Dance
- Drama
- Gymnastics
- Netball
- Photography
- Rugby
- Stem
- Swimming
Awards
1 awardiFound on the school website by WhatSchool. Not verified by Governance Register; the school website is the authority.- Duke of EdinburghPersonal development
Key facts
- URN
- 144617
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 3 to 16
- Gender
- Mixed
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Nursery
- Has Nursery Classes
- Local authority
- Halton
- Constituency
- Runcorn and Helsby
- Setting
- Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
- Opened
- 2018
Governing body (8 current, 1 former)
iAcademy trust: local governing body and trust board.Leadership
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ms Elisabeth Scott | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Leeann Bellfield Former | Chair of Local Governing Body | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2018 · term ended 2025 |
Full governing body
| Name | Role | How appointed | Term |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mr Chris Inch | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Louise Downey | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mrs Chloe Abani | Local Governor | Elected by school staff | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Leeann Bellfield | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Stuart Freeman | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Ms Elisabeth Scott | Local Governor | Appointed by foundation/Trust | since 2025 · until 2029 |
| Mr Jamie Jardine | Local Governor | Ex-officio by virtue of office as headteacher/principal | since 2024 |
Source: Department for Education, Get Information about Schools (governance records, as at 25 October 2026). Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Names are shown as published; there are no addresses or contact details. Current and former are worked out from term end dates when the page loads. Object or ask for removal · Report an issue with this record