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Grove Church of England School
North Drive, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7PW, Oxfordshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
9.1 / 100
Bottom 9%
Better than 9% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
189
Capacity
210
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
90%
Faith
Church of England
Summary
With a parent satisfaction rate of 75%, this primary school offers a supportive community, though it currently requires improvement according to Ofsted. While 50% of pupils meet the expected standards in reading, writing, and maths at KS2, the higher standard achievement is notably low at just 4%. Overall, it performs better than 83% of schools in the UK for expected outcomes, but prospective parents may want to consider the areas for development highlighted by the recent inspection.
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Last inspected: 24 September 2024Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal 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%. | 50% | Bottom 17% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 4% | Bottom 32% UK |
Parent View (12 responses)
★★★★★3.7
School keeps me informed
100%
Good range of extra-curricular
92%
Good range of subjects
92%
School has high expectations
92%
My child feels safe
83%
My child is happy
83%
My child makes good progress
83%
Progress is communicated
83%
I'd recommend this school
75%
School supports development
75%
Behaviour is good
58%
School responds to concerns
50%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British60.3%
Black African11.6%
Other6.3%
White Other5.8%
Mixed W+Asian3.2%
Mixed Other3.2%
Gypsy/Roma2.6%
Black Other2.1%
Asian Other1.1%
Black Caribbean1.1%
Asian Indian0.5%
Location
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51.61301, -1.41840 · OX12 7PW
School details
Local authorityOxfordshire
RegionSouth East
URN140474
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.groveprimary.org
Frequently asked questions
What is Grove Church of England School rated by Ofsted?
Grove Church of England School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 24 September 2024.
Is Grove Church of England School a good school?
Grove Church of England School scores 9.1/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 9% 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 Grove Church of England School?
Based on 12 Ofsted Parent View responses, Grove Church of England School receives a satisfaction score of 75% across all parent survey questions.
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