High Grange School
School summary
High Grange School is a notably small independent school in Mickleover, with around 86 pupils across its rolls. Its size sets the tone: this is a place built for close attention rather than scale, where every child is likely to be known well by staff. The school is co-educational, takes pupils from age 11, and follows a route towards GCSE qualifications. Without a religious character or boarding provision, it positions itself as a compact day school for families in the Derbyshire area seeking a more intimate setting. It is inspected by the ISI, the body that oversees many independent schools.
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Teaching & academics
Pupils work towards GCSEs, the standard qualification for this stage. With fewer than 90 children on roll, class sizes are likely to be small, which can allow teaching to be closely tailored to individual pupils. Families considering the school may wish to ask the head, Mr Gavin Spicer, for the most recent attainment figures.
Head · Mr Gavin Spicer
School life & ethos
- Religious character
- None
- Boarding
- No
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A small, focused independent school for families who value being known over numbers. Entry begins at 11, so it suits those planning ahead for the secondary years.
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Compiled from public data. Last checked 5 June 2026.