Grange Road is a road in Cambridge, England. It stretches north–south, meeting Madingley Road (A1303) at a T-junction to the north and Barton Road (A603) to the south. It runs approximately parallel with the River Cam to the east. Grange Road is almost exactly one mile long and nearly straight.
Grange Road is home to a number of the colleges of Cambridge University. The road has been rebuilt many times and parts of it are paved with cobbles or paving stones. Grange Road is located near to The Backs and the city centre of Cambridge is a short walk or cycle ride away.
Several of the colleges of the University of Cambridge are located beside Grange Road. Some other colleges have expanded and built student accommodation, study centres, or gardens along Grange Road.
King's College School, associated with King's College, is also located on West Road, just off Grange Road. St John's College School, associated with St John's College, is located on Grange Road. Both schools provide top quality education and their students commonly achieve several Oxbridge offers after their examinations. As such, competition to gain admission to both schools remains close.
The Cambridge University Rugby Union Football Club is located on Grange Road across from Selwyn and boasts one of the best fields and training facilities in Cambridge. The field and centre have undergone redevelopment in recent years to expand and modernise the site so that it can be used by all members of Cambridge University. In addition to serving as a training facility, it has hosted a number of national and international tournaments. The Cambridge University Real Tennis Club is also located here near Burrell's Walk.