Admissions
Thank you for your interest in The Grange School, we hope that you find the following information of assistance.
In-Year Applications (Year 7-11)
We are an Academy that processes its own In-Year admissions, therefore if you wish to apply for a school place please fill in our admissions application form.
If you wish to make an enquiry or require further information please complete the enquiry form below and our admissions team will
respond to you within 10 school days to guide you through the next stage in the admissions process.
Following submission of an application form, in accordance with the School Admissions Code 2021, the School will respond to In-Year applications within 15 school days.
In-Year Appeals
The Grange School’s appeals are managed by The Coastal Association of School Appeals, please click the link below to access their website. Here you will find further information and appeals guidance plus the link to lodge your appeal.
Y7 September 2025 New Intake Admissions
New Intake Admissions are dealt with by the Local Education Authority. Applications can be made by post, or online by visiting the BCP Council website here.
The deadline for applications for Year 7 for September 2026 is 31st October 2025.
All applications for Year 7 starting in September 2026 must be submitted to the child's home Local Authortiy by 31st October 2025.
Any applications received after 31st October 2025 will be considered as a late application and will not be considered until after offers are made on 2nd March 2026.
Notifications to parents offering a secondary school place will be sent out on 2nd March 2026.
Open Events 2026
Year 5 School in Action Tours-Summer 2026
We are pleased to invite Year 5 pupils and their families to join us for a TGS School in Action Tour, hosted by our Head of School, Mrs Laura Concar. This is also a great opportunity to meet Emilie Thomas, our SENDCo.
These tours offer a fantastic opportunity to see the school and experience our learning environment first hand.
Tour dates and times:
- Wednesday 1st July – 9:00–10:00am
- Wednesday 8th July – 2:00–3:00pm
- Friday 10th July – 2:00–3:00pm
- Tuesday 14th July - 2:00-3:00pm -New date added due to high demand!
- Wednesday 15th July – 9:00–10:00am
Places are limited and must be booked in advance.
To reserve your place, please complete the following form:
THE GRANGE SCHOOL ‘SCHOOL IN ACTION’ TOURS Tickets, Multiple dates | Eventbrite
We look forward to welcoming many of you into our school community in the near future!
In addition to our 'School in Action' tours, we have a dedicated Year 6 Transitions Portal available from July 2026.
Year 6 Open Evening-Wednesday 16th September 2026 5:30-7:30pm
We are delighted to offer an opportunity for parents, carers and students from Year 6 to visit The Grange School site, hosted by our Head of School, Mrs Laura Concar.
This is a fantastic chance to visit our school, meet our dedicated staff, and discover what makes The Grange School such a welcoming and aspirational place to learn and grow.
To reserve your place, please complete the following form:
Please find below further information regarding the admissions process and advice for parents who live apart on the left of this page.
The Grange School Applications Enquiry Form
Please only complete this form if your query relates to place availability outside of the main admission round.
If your child is in Year 6 and your query relates to their application for Year 7 starting in September (Main Admissions Round), please contact your Local Authorities School Admissions Team.
