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Grove School
Dawson Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9HB, Birmingham
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
20.9 / 100
Bottom 21%
Better than 21% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
637
Capacity
720
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
88%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school demonstrates a solid performance, particularly with 53% of pupils meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 77% nationally. However, the percentage achieving higher standards is notably low at just 2%, indicating room for improvement in challenging students to reach their full potential. Overall, parent satisfaction appears positive, but prospective families may want to consider the school's ability to support advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 18 September 2014Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
KS2 SATs Results
cohort size not published| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Expected standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of Year 6 pupils meeting the expected level in all three subjects. The key primary benchmark — needed for a confident secondary school start. National average ~61%. | 53% | Bottom 23% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 2% | Bottom 21% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani26.2%
Asian Indian18.7%
Mixed Other18.4%
Asian Bangladeshi12.4%
Other7.4%
Black African3.8%
Asian Other3.5%
Gypsy/Roma2.5%
Black Other2.4%
White Other2.2%
Black Caribbean1.9%
Mixed W+Asian0.3%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.3%
White British0.2%
Location
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52.50565, -1.93345 · B21 9HB
School details
Local authorityBirmingham
RegionWest Midlands
URN103392
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.grove.bham.sch.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is Grove School rated by Ofsted?
Grove School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 18 September 2014.
Is Grove School a good school?
Grove School scores 20.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 21% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
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