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Grove Vale Primary School
Monksfield Avenue, Great Barr, Birmingham, West Midlands, B43 6AL, Sandwell
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
95.7 / 100
Top 4%
Better than 96% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
420
Capacity
422
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and impressive KS2 results, this primary school excels in reading, writing, and maths, achieving an expected standard of 83%, placing it in the top 9% nationally. The school's strong LocaleIQ score of 95.7 indicates it performs better than 96% of schools, reflecting high parent satisfaction and a supportive learning environment. While the percentage of students reaching a higher standard is lower at 13%, the overall academic performance suggests a solid foundation for young learners.
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Last inspected: 16 July 2024Quality Of Education: OutstandingPersonal Development: OutstandingBehaviour & Attitudes: OutstandingLeadership & Management: Outstanding
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%. | 83% | Top 9% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 13% | Top 25% UK |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Indian46.0%
White British17.6%
Asian Other7.4%
Asian Pakistani4.8%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.5%
Black Caribbean4.5%
Mixed Other4.0%
Black African3.1%
Asian Bangladeshi2.6%
Black Other2.4%
Mixed W+Asian1.4%
White Other0.5%
Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.5%
Location
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52.54615, -1.94658 · B43 6AL
School details
Local authoritySandwell
RegionWest Midlands
URN103972
School typeCommunity school
Websitewww.grovevale.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Grove Vale Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Grove Vale Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 July 2024.
Is Grove Vale Primary School a good school?
Grove Vale Primary School scores 95.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 4% 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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