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The Grange School
Independent school · Cheshire West and Chester
| Address | Bradburns Lane, Hartford, Northwich, CW8 1LU |
|---|---|
| Ages | 4–19 |
| Pupils | 1168 |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Boarding | No boarders |
| Phone | 01606539039 |
| Website | http://www.grange.org.uk/ |
Term dates
Source: school website · checked 2026-10-16
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2026-27
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 3 Sep 2026 | Fri 16 Oct 2026 |
| Autumn 2 | Tue 3 Nov 2026 | Fri 18 Dec 2026 |
| Spring 1 | Wed 6 Jan 2027 | Fri 12 Feb 2027 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 22 Feb 2027 | Thu 25 Mar 2027 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 13 Apr 2027 | Fri 28 May 2027 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 7 Jun 2027 | Fri 9 Jul 2027 |
INSET days: Tue 1 Sep 2026, Wed 2 Sep 2026, Mon 2 Nov 2026, Mon 4 Jan 2027, Tue 5 Jan 2027, Mon 12 Apr 2027
Half terms given as holiday dates; each period ends the last weekday before the holiday and restarts the first weekday after it. Autumn 2 starts Tue 3 Nov because Mon 2 Nov is INSET. Tue 5 Jan is INSET/Entrance Assessment. Applies to Junior, Senior and Sixth Form. Bank holiday 3 May.
2027-28
| Term | Starts | Ends |
|---|---|---|
| Autumn 1 | Thu 2 Sep 2027 | Fri 15 Oct 2027 |
| Autumn 2 | Tue 2 Nov 2027 | Fri 17 Dec 2027 |
| Spring 1 | Thu 6 Jan 2028 | Fri 11 Feb 2028 |
| Spring 2 | Mon 21 Feb 2028 | Fri 31 Mar 2028 |
| Summer 1 | Tue 18 Apr 2028 | Fri 26 May 2028 |
| Summer 2 | Mon 5 Jun 2028 | Fri 7 Jul 2028 |
INSET days: Tue 31 Aug 2027, Wed 1 Sep 2027, Mon 1 Nov 2027, Tue 4 Jan 2028, Wed 5 Jan 2028
Half terms given as holiday dates; each period ends the last weekday before the holiday and restarts the first weekday after it. Autumn half term two weeks (18-29 Oct 2027); Autumn 2 starts Tue 2 Nov after INSET Mon 1 Nov. Wed 5 Jan 2028 is INSET/Entrance Assessment. Bank holiday 1 May 2028.
Fees 2027 (January-December)
Fees per term (including VAT).
| Year group | Fee |
|---|---|
| Pre-school (no VAT applicable) | £3,956.00 |
| Reception and Year 1 (excl. VAT) | £3,956.00 |
| Reception and Year 1 (incl. VAT) | £4,747.20 |
| Junior School (Years 2-6) (excl. VAT) | £4,293.00 |
| Junior School (Years 2-6) (incl. VAT) | £5,151.60 |
| Sixth Form & Senior School (Years 7-13) (excl. VAT) | £5,298.00 |
| Sixth Form & Senior School (Years 7-13) (incl. VAT) | £6,357.60 |
Termly fees effective from 1st January 2027 (the school sets fees for January to December). External exam fees and some visits and textbooks at the Senior School are charged in addition.
Source: school fees page
Admissions
Entry points: Reception, Year 3, Year 7, Sixth Form
Academically selective: an offer depends on passing the Entrance Assessment, held in January for Reception, Year 3 and Year 7 entry. Other year groups are assessed at an arranged time when spaces are available. Sixth Form entry takes GCSE results into account plus an Insight taster day with interviews.
- Entrance Assessment
- Sixth Form interviews with Head, senior staff and Heads of Department
Source: school admissions page
School details from the Department for Education's register (Open Government Licence). Term dates from the school's own published calendar; always confirm with the school.