The Grange School vs The Mandeville School
A head-to-head comparison of two secondary schools in South East, England, 1.5 km apart, using official English 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
The Grange School
Aylesbury · Local authority secondary · Ages 11–18
1,418 students
The Mandeville School
Aylesbury · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
966 students
| Measure | The Grange School Aylesbury, South East | The Mandeville School Aylesbury, South East |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (England) | 32 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| Region rank | #461 of 679 | #492 of 679 |
| National rank | #2881 of 4,090 | #3111 of 4,090 |
| Sector | Local authority | Academy |
| Type | Secondary | Secondary |
| Year range | Ages 11–18 | Ages 11–18 |
| Students | 1,418 | 966 |
| Pupils on roll | 1,418 | 966 |
| Free school meals | 24.8% | 34.1% |
| Capacity filled | 103.1% | 96.5% |
| KS2 expected standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 higher standard (RWM) | – | – |
| KS2 reading progress | – | – |
| KS2 writing progress | – | – |
| KS2 maths progress | – | – |
| Attainment 8 | 40.4 | 38.9 |
| Progress 8 | – | – |
| Grade 5+ English & maths | 28.7% | 29.4% |
| Grade 4+ English & maths | 54.9% | 52.4% |
| EBacc average points | 3.48 | 3.24 |
| A level points per entry | 25.5 | – |
| town | Aylesbury | Aylesbury |
| region | South East | South East |
| Website | www.grange.bucks.sch.uk | www.mandeville.bucks.sch.uk |
The verdict
- •The Grange School scores higher on the Success Index (England) (31.6 vs 26.9).
- •The Grange School is the larger school with 1,418 students compared with 966.
- •The Grange School is a local authority school while The Mandeville School is a academy school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (England) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is The Grange School better than The Mandeville School?
On the Success Index (England), The Grange School ranks higher (31.6 vs 26.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are The Grange School and The Mandeville School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Aylesbury and Aylesbury in South East.
Which has the better Pupils on roll?
The Grange School: 1,418. The Mandeville School: 966. Number of pupils in the latest school census.
How do The Grange School and The Mandeville School rank in South East?
The Grange School is 461st of 679 and The Mandeville School is 492nd of 679 among secondary schools in South East on the 2025 Success Index (England).