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The Grove Academy
Fourth Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9RH, Hertfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
18.2 / 100
Bottom 18%
Better than 18% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
486
Capacity
710
Ages
3–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, this primary school serves 486 pupils aged 3 to 11 and demonstrates solid performance with 64% of students meeting expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, placing it in the top 52% nationally. However, it's worth noting that no students achieved the higher standard in these subjects, and parent satisfaction is relatively low, with only 57% recommending the school.
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Last inspected: 20 May 2025Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: GoodLeadership & 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%. | 64% | Bottom 48% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | Bottom 0% UK |
Parent View (37 responses)
★★★★★3.4
Good range of extra-curricular
95%
Good range of subjects
81%
My child feels safe
78%
My child is happy
78%
My child makes good progress
78%
School keeps me informed
76%
Progress is communicated
73%
Behaviour is good
70%
School responds to concerns
62%
School supports development
60%
I'd recommend this school
57%
School has high expectations
57%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British35.6%
White Other18.7%
Asian Pakistani8.4%
Asian Indian8.0%
Black African7.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.4.5%
Other4.3%
Asian Other3.9%
Mixed Other3.3%
Mixed W+Asian1.9%
Mixed W+B African1.0%
Gypsy/Roma1.0%
Black Caribbean1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi0.4%
Black Other0.2%
Location
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51.68345, -0.38586 · WD25 9RH
School details
Local authorityHertfordshire
RegionEast of England
URN138507
School typeAcademy sponsor led
Websitewww.thegroveacademy.org.uk
Frequently asked questions
What is The Grove Academy rated by Ofsted?
The Grove Academy was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 20 May 2025.
Is The Grove Academy a good school?
The Grove Academy scores 18.2/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 18% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
What do parents say about The Grove Academy?
Based on 37 Ofsted Parent View responses, The Grove Academy receives a satisfaction score of 68% across all parent survey questions.
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