The Grove School
Details
| Age Range | 11-18 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Academy, Academy converter |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Shropshire |
| Address | Newcastle Road, TF9 1HF |
| School Website | groveschoolmarketdrayton.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1630652121 |
| URN | 146580 |
School Census
| Total | 848 |
| Girls/Boys | 415/433 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 48.9%/51.1% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 5.2% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 198 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 13.2% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 25/04/2023 and the overall effectiveness rating was Requires improvement.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 25/04/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 25/04/2023 | Requires improvement |
| 05/12/2017 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 25/04/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Good |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Good |
| Inspection Date | 25/04/2023 |
| Quality of Education | Requires improvement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | Requires improvement |
| Personal Development | Good |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 05/12/2017 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Secondary Results
| Secondary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 38.1 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 25.20% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 45.90% |
| Entering EBacc | 30.20% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.28 |
| Progress 8 | -0.47 |
| Secondary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 42.9 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 35% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 57% |
| Entering EBacc | 27% |
| EBacc average point score | 3.51 |
| Progress 8 | -0.42 |
| Secondary Results 2022 | |
| Type | Score |
| Attainment 8 score | 46.6 |
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 46% |
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 | 66% |
| Entering EBacc | - |
| EBacc average point score | 3.73 |
| Progress 8 | -0.01 |
Secondary Admissions
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 169 |
| As first preference | 120 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 130 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 120 |
| second preference offers | 4 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 157 |
| As first preference | 109 |
| As second preference | 32 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 131 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 109 |
| second preference offers | 9 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 179 |
| As first preference | 130 |
| As second preference | 33 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 137 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 130 |
| second preference offers | 2 |
| third preference offers | 0 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 173 |
| As first preference | 135 |
| As second preference | 24 |
| As third preference | 13 |
| Total Offers Made | 160 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 135 |
| second preference offers | 11 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 181 |
| As first preference | 130 |
| As second preference | 35 |
| As third preference | 16 |
| Total Offers Made | 164 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 130 |
| second preference offers | 7 |
| third preference offers | 5 |
| first preference v offers | 1.00% |
|---|---|
| Total Applications | 178 |
| As first preference | 129 |
| As second preference | 34 |
| As third preference | 15 |
| Total Offers Made | 174 |
|---|---|
| first preference offers | 129 |
| second preference offers | 16 |
| third preference offers | 2 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 46% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 22% |
| agree | 49% |
| disagree | 15% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 9% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 26% |
| strongly disagree | 17% |
| don't know | 3% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 12% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 11% |
| don't know | 5% |
| not applicable | 57% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 35% |
| strongly disagree | 13% |
| don't know | 2% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 21% |
| agree | 26% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 19% |
| don't know | 1% |
| not applicable | 16% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 20% |
| no | 80% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 14% |
| agree | 31% |
| disagree | 28% |
| strongly disagree | 25% |
| dont know | 3% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 19% |
| agree | 44% |
| disagree | 20% |
| strongly disagree | 7% |
| don't know | 10% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 23% |
| agree | 45% |
| disagree | 17% |
| strongly disagree | 8% |
| don't know | 7% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 47% |
| disagree | 23% |
| strongly disagree | 9% |
| don't know | 3% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 15% |
| agree | 65% |
| disagree | 10% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 18% |
| agree | 65% |
| disagree | 7% |
| strongly disagree | 4% |
| don't know | 6% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 17% |
| agree | 40% |
| disagree | 18% |
| strongly disagree | 15% |
| don't know | 10% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 57% |
| no | 43% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 89.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 4.4% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| irish ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.7% |
Nearby Schools
Longlands Primary School
(0.19 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Linden Way, , TF9 1QU
Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School
(0.56 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Good
Age: 2-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Longslow Road, , TF9 3BA