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Grove House School
Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9DA, Essex
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
36.9 / 100
Bottom 37%
Better than 37% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Good
Pupils
126
Capacity
130
Ages
8–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
97%
Summary
With a Good rating from Ofsted, the school demonstrates a commitment to quality education, although it faces challenges in academic performance, as indicated by a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 5.4 and no students achieving grade 4 or above in English and Maths. The school's LocaleIQ score suggests it performs better than 37% of schools in the area, but there is limited published data on progress measures and key stage results, which may be a consideration for parents.
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Last inspected: 6 June 2018Older inspection ⓘLeadership & Management: Good
GCSE Results
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Attainment 8Combined grade score across a pupil's best 8 GCSEs. Higher = stronger academic outcomes. National average ~46.7. | 5.4 | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Standard pass (grade 4+)Share of pupils who achieved grade 4+ in both English and Maths. Grade 4 is the minimum threshold for most employers and sixth forms. National average ~64%. | 0% | No UK data |
| English & Maths — Strong pass (grade 5+)Share of pupils achieving grade 5+ in both English and Maths. Required by many universities and competitive sixth-form programmes. National average ~44%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Entry rate% of pupils who sat GCSEs in the full EBacc suite: English, Maths, History or Geography, a language, and Sciences. Signals a broad academic curriculum. National average ~39%. | 0% | No UK data |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 0% | No UK data |
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%. | 0% | No UK data |
| Higher standard — Reading, Writing & Maths% of pupils reaching the higher standard — the "Greater Depth" level indicating exceptional primary attainment. National average ~8%. | 0% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.7%
White Other3.2%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.6%
Black African1.6%
Asian Other0.8%
Asian Indian0.8%
Other0.8%
Black Caribbean0.8%
Asian Bangladeshi0.8%
Location
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51.62690, 0.30156 · CM15 9DA
School details
Local authorityEssex
RegionEast of England
URN141945
School typeFree schools special
Websitegrovehouseschool.co.uk/
Frequently asked questions
What is Grove House School rated by Ofsted?
Grove House School was rated "Good" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 6 June 2018.
Is Grove House School a good school?
Grove House School scores 36.9/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 37% of all open schools in England. The score is a composite of Ofsted inspection results, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction surveys.
How do pupils perform at Grove House School in GCSEs?
Grove House School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 5.4. 0% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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