• The school is resilient, inclusive and future minded, and aims to combine innovation, community spirit and a strong love of learning.

• Will suit families wanting a selective Cheshire school with breadth, pastoral strength and a calmer feel than some high-pressure rivals.

Admissions at The Grange School should appeal to families seeking an academically selective Cheshire school that still talks persuasively about pastoral care and holistic education. The school should suit parents who want strong standards and breadth without the feel of a brittle or narrowly pressurised environment.

Scholarships and bursaries are part of the wider Grange admissions picture, although families should confirm the current details directly. The school’s strongest public message is that happy students learn best, so awards appear to sit inside a broader offer built on support, opportunity and long-term growth.

The overall picture is calm, capable and all-through, with the school foregrounding pastoral care, enrichment and resilience alongside academic challenge. Parents should still visit because the deciding question is whether the school’s selective culture and semi-rural setting feel like the right fit for their child’s temperament and ambitions.