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Grove Academy
Ladbrooke Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2SR, Slough
LocaleIQ Score
LocaleIQ Score
3.5 / 100
Bottom 4%
Better than 4% of all open schools in England. Composite of Ofsted, GCSE outcomes, and parent satisfaction.
Overview
Ofsted
Inadequate
Pupils
1,090
Capacity
1,940
Ages
4–19
Gender
Mixed
Occupancy
56%
Summary
Parents should be aware that the school received an Inadequate rating from Ofsted in February 2022, indicating significant areas for improvement. Despite this, the school has a high EBacc entry rate of 95%, and its GCSE Attainment 8 score of 41.1 places it in the top 75% nationally. However, only 52% of students achieve a grade 4 or above in English and Maths, which may be a concern for those prioritizing strong academic outcomes.
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Last inspected: 16 February 2022Quality Of Education: Requires improvementPersonal Development: Requires improvementBehaviour & Attitudes: InadequateLeadership & Management: Inadequate
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. | 41.1 | Bottom 25% 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%. | 52% | Bottom 16% 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%. | 36% | Bottom 31% 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%. | 95% | Top 43% 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%. | 25% | Top 43% UK |
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% | 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%. | 2% | No UK data |
Pupil Ethnicity
Asian Pakistani22.8%
Asian Indian14.7%
White Other14.6%
Black African10.6%
Other8.8%
Gypsy/Roma6.4%
Mixed Other5.7%
Asian Other3.5%
Mixed W+Asian3.0%
White British2.8%
Black Caribbean1.8%
Black Other1.5%
Mixed W+B Carib.1.0%
Asian Bangladeshi1.0%
Mixed W+B African0.6%
Asian Chinese0.2%
Location
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51.50622, -0.61068 · SL1 2SR
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Frequently asked questions
What is Grove Academy rated by Ofsted?
Grove Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted at its last inspection on 16 February 2022.
Is Grove Academy a good school?
Grove Academy scores 3.5/100 on the LocaleIQ index, placing it in the bottom 4% 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 Academy in GCSEs?
Grove Academy achieved an Attainment 8 score of 41.1. 52% of pupils achieved grade 9–4 in English and Maths.
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