Rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted in all areas
"Pupils behave impeccably and have excellent attitudes to learning"
Ofsted 2025
Rated OUTSTANDING by Ofsted in all areas
"Pupils behave impeccably and have excellent attitudes to learning"
inspiring spiritually COMPASSIONATE
changemakers
Avanti Grange is a school that is committed to giving all children an engaging and enriching educational experience. We provide a richly diverse and connected school environment, representative of the world that our students will enter.
"It was such a delight to visit your beautiful school, such a brilliant mixture of focused scholarship combined with joyful learning."
Dame Alison Peacock Chief Executive of the Chartered College of Teaching
Dame Alison Peacock Chief Executive of the Chartered College of Teaching
Our School at a Glance
"When you speak to an Avanti Grange student, they talk about the Avanti family, community, giving something back, the greater good and social responsibility. Our students talk about having a purpose that is bigger than their own lives, they want to change the world and make it a better place."
Rhys Jones
Executive Principal
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LOCATION
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COMMUNITY
WELLBEING
At Avanti Grange, the wellbeing of our staff and students is at the core of everything we do. We believe that a positive, supportive environment is essential for both personal growth and academic success.
By promoting mental, emotional, and physical wellbeing through a range of initiatives, we aim to ensure that every member of our community feels valued, safe, and empowered to thrive. Together, we create a culture where everyone can reach their full potential.
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97% of parents would recommend the school
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96% of students take part in after-school clubs and activities
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100% teaching staff retention
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100% staff engagement with 'wellbeing Wednesdays'
Avanti Grange is proud to be at the heart of our local community, fostering strong connections and providing a welcoming space for all.
Our state-of-the-art facilities are available for hire, including:
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Sports Hall
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Yoga & Activity Studio
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Flood Lit Muga
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Auditorium
Avanti Grange is a co-educational, community secondary school for children aged between 11 and 18 based in Bishop's Stortford.
Avanti Grange will have over 1200 students, including 300 in its academic Sixth Form which will predominantly focus on A-levels.
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5 miles from M11 & Stansted Airport
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6 classes to each year group
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180 students per year group
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300 in our purpose built sixth form
Some key results from across our school.
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Top 10% No More Marking Writing Results Nationally at Year 7 & 8
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54% Of students at Avanti Grange make Higher than expected progress in NGRT compared to 25% nationally
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95%+ Attendance across all year groups
Our School at a Glance
"When you speak to an Avanti Grange student, they talk about the Avanti family, community, giving something back, the greater good and social responsibility. Our students talk about having a purpose that is bigger than their own lives, they want to change the world and make it a better place."
Rhys Jones
Principal
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LOCATION
RESULTS
WELLBEING
COMMUNITY
PRINCIPAL'S
welcome
On behalf of myself and the Avanti Trust it is my pleasure to welcome you to our new school. It is a great privilege to be appointed Principal of Avanti Grange. Having worked and lived in the local area for many years, I am acutely aware of the need for a new secondary school in Bishop’s Stortford.
Rhys Jones, Executive Principal
inspiring spiritually COMPASSIONATE
changemakers
Our Purpose is simple, yet profound: to inspire spiritually compassionate changemakers.
Beyond the Classroom
Learning extends far beyond the traditional classroom boundaries. We offer a rich array of co-curricular activities and programs designed to enhance students' educational experience and develop their varied interests and talents. From sports teams and music to art clubs and technology, the opportunities are tailored to foster skills such as teamwork, leadership, and creativity.
Academic Life
Our curriculum immerses students in the powerful knowledge and intellectual conversations of a broad range of subject disciplines, equipping them to make sense of the world around them and to excel in a range of fields. By nurturing students’ sense of identity and perspective, purpose and connection, it creates capacity for informed and conscientious collaboration now and in the future.
Yoga & Meditation
Avanti Grange emphasises the importance of mental and physical well-being. Regular yoga and meditation sessions are incorporated into our timetable, helping students cultivate mindfulness and physical fitness as foundational aspects of their lives.
Travel & Expeditions
Avanti offers a large range of educational visits including retreats, expeditions and trips both nationally and internationally. Students have visited Bude, Cornwall, battlefields in Europe and skied in Austria. From year 10 onwards students have the opportunity to take part in Duke of Edinburgh expeditions.
School Meals
An important part of our ethos is around the provision of hot, fresh, nutritious meals. Sharing tasty, healthy school lunches is an integral part of the educational experience at an Avanti school.
The Avanti Family
Avanti Grange is a co-educational, non-faith secondary school for children aged between 11 and 18. Our school is a dynamic, exciting place to be that, is open to big ideas and creativity all with a genuine focus on student and staff wellbeing.
Avanti Grange is a community school that embraces inclusion and diversity. Our school is a dynamic, exciting place to be that is open to big ideas and creativity all with a genuine focus on pupil and staff wellbeing.
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“The provision for pupils spiritual, moral, social and cultural development is exceptional.
School leaders and governors, through the Avanti Trust, are wholly committed to ambitious outcomes for all pupils”
Ofsted
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From the moment you join our school, you experience a connection with peers and faculty, a curiosity about the things that make us different, and comfort in a community that celebrates you as an individual and bonds together like a family.