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The Grove School
Newcastle Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1HF, Shropshire
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
15.7 / 100
Bottom 16%
Better than 16% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Pupils
815
Capacity
1,206
Ages
11–18
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
68%
Summary
With a GCSE Attainment 8 score of 39.5, this secondary school demonstrates above-average performance compared to many UK institutions, ranking in the top 82%. However, it currently requires improvement according to its latest Ofsted report from April 2023, which may raise concerns for some parents. The school has a university progression rate of 63%, with 19% of students moving on to top-third universities, indicating a solid pathway for further education despite some challenges.
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Last inspected: 25 April 2023Quality Of Education: GoodPersonal Development: GoodBehaviour & Attitudes: Requires improvementLeadership & 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. | 39.5 | Bottom 19% UK |
| 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%. | 55% | Bottom 23% UK |
| 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%. | 28% | Bottom 14% UK |
| 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%. | 37% | Bottom 32% UK |
| EBacc — Achievement (grade 5+)% of pupils who achieved grade 5+ across all EBacc subjects. Reflects both curriculum breadth and academic rigour. National average ~22%. | 14% | Bottom 32% UK |
University Destinations
| Metric | Value | vs UK |
|---|---|---|
| Progression to university% of sixth-form leavers who went on to study a degree at a UK university. Includes all universities. National average ~55%. | 63% | Above avg |
| Top-third universities% of leavers who went to a top-third university (Russell Group and equivalents — the most academically selective institutions). National average ~18%. | 19% | Average |
Based on 16 leavers (DfE Destinations data, latest available year).
Pupil Ethnicity
White British89.3%
White Other4.0%
Mixed Other1.2%
Black African0.9%
Mixed W+B Carib.0.6%
Asian Chinese0.6%
White Irish0.5%
Asian Other0.4%
Asian Indian0.4%
Mixed W+Asian0.2%
Mixed W+B African0.2%
Black Other0.2%
Other0.2%
traveller_irish0.2%
Gypsy/Roma0.1%
Asian Pakistani0.1%
Location
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52.90579, -2.47734 · TF9 1HF
School details
Local authorityShropshire
RegionWest Midlands
URN146580
School typeAcademy converter
Frequently asked questions
What is The Grove School rated by Ofsted?
The Grove School was rated "Requires improvement" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 25 April 2023.
Is The Grove School a good school?
The Grove School scores 15.7/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 16% 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 The Grove School in GCSEs?
The Grove School achieved an Attainment 8 score of 39.5. 55% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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