The Grove School

Details

Age Range11-18 years
GenderMixed
TypeAcademy, Academy converter
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
Local AuthorityShropshire
AddressNewcastle Road, TF9 1HF
URN146580

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
Start DateOfsted 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

Secondary Results

Secondary Results 2024
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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
TypeScore
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 Applications169
As first preference120
As second preference34
As third preference15
Total Offers Made130
first preference offers120
second preference offers4
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications157
As first preference109
As second preference32
As third preference16
Total Offers Made131
first preference offers109
second preference offers9
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications179
As first preference130
As second preference33
As third preference16
Total Offers Made137
first preference offers130
second preference offers2
third preference offers0
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications173
As first preference135
As second preference24
As third preference13
Total Offers Made160
first preference offers135
second preference offers11
third preference offers2
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications181
As first preference130
As second preference35
As third preference16
Total Offers Made164
first preference offers130
second preference offers7
third preference offers5
first preference v offers 1.00%
Total Applications178
As first preference129
As second preference34
As third preference15
Total Offers Made174
first preference offers129
second preference offers16
third preference offers2

Parents View

My child is happy at this school.
strongly agree19%
agree46%
disagree20%
strongly disagree15%
don't know1%
My child feels safe at this school.
strongly agree22%
agree49%
disagree15%
strongly disagree11%
don't know3%
The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved.
strongly agree9%
agree45%
disagree26%
strongly disagree17%
don't know3%
My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively.
strongly agree5%
agree12%
disagree10%
strongly disagree11%
don't know5%
not applicable57%
The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year.
strongly agree14%
agree37%
disagree35%
strongly disagree13%
don't know2%
When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly
strongly agree21%
agree26%
disagree17%
strongly disagree19%
don't know1%
not applicable16%
Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)?
yes20%
no80%
My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed.
strongly agree14%
agree31%
disagree28%
strongly disagree25%
dont know3%
The school has high expectations for my child.
strongly agree19%
agree44%
disagree20%
strongly disagree7%
don't know10%
My child does well at this school.
strongly agree23%
agree45%
disagree17%
strongly disagree8%
don't know7%
The school lets me know how my child is doing.
strongly agree18%
agree47%
disagree23%
strongly disagree9%
don't know3%
There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school.
strongly agree15%
agree65%
disagree10%
strongly disagree4%
don't know6%
My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school.
strongly agree18%
agree65%
disagree7%
strongly disagree4%
don't know6%
The school supports my child's wider personal development.
strongly agree17%
agree40%
disagree18%
strongly disagree15%
don't know10%
I would recommend this school to another parent.
yes57%
no43%

Ethnicity

time period2023-24
white british ethnic origin89%
any other white background ethnic origin5.6%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.1%
african ethnic origin0.6%
chinese ethnic origin0.6%
time period2022-23
white british ethnic origin89.4%
any other white background ethnic origin4.4%
any other mixed background ethnic origin1.4%
irish ethnic origin0.8%
chinese ethnic origin0.8%
white and black caribbean ethnic origin0.7%

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