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Grove Wood Primary School
Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8UA, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
94.5 / 100
Top 6%
Better than 95% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Outstanding
Pupils
632
Capacity
630
Ages
4–11
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
100%
Summary
With an Outstanding rating from Ofsted and a LocaleIQ score that places it in the top 5% of schools, this primary school demonstrates strong academic performance, particularly in Key Stage 2, where 65% of students meet expected standards in reading, writing, and maths. Parent satisfaction is notably high, with 92% of respondents recommending the school, indicating a positive community atmosphere. However, the percentage of students achieving the higher standard in KS2 is relatively modest at 14%, suggesting room for growth in challenging more advanced learners.
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Last inspected: 3 December 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%. | 65% | Top 50% UK |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 14% | Top 20% UK |
Parent View (125 responses)
★★★★★4.3
School keeps me informed
98%
My child is happy
98%
Good range of subjects
98%
Behaviour is good
97%
My child feels safe
96%
Good range of extra-curricular
94%
My child makes good progress
94%
School has high expectations
94%
I'd recommend this school
92%
Progress is communicated
92%
School supports development
90%
School responds to concerns
66%
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.9%
Mixed Other2.1%
Asian Indian1.7%
White Other1.6%
Mixed W+Asian1.1%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.9%
Mixed W+B African0.5%
Asian Other0.5%
Asian Chinese0.3%
Asian Bangladeshi0.3%
White Irish0.2%
Black African0.2%
Location
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51.58258, 0.63077 · SS6 8UA
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141052
School typeAcademy converter
Websitewww.grovewoodprimary.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Grove Wood Primary School rated by Ofsted?
Grove Wood Primary School was rated "Outstanding" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 3 December 2024.
Is Grove Wood Primary School a good school?
Grove Wood Primary School scores 94.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the top 6% 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 Wood Primary School?
Based on 125 Ofsted Parent View responses, Grove Wood Primary School receives a satisfaction score of 86% across all parent survey questions.
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