The Grove Primary School
| Type | Primary / Community school |
| Age Range | 2-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Oakfield Lane The Grove Consett County Durham DH8 8AP |
| Phone | 01207502938 |
| Reference Number | 114046 |
The Grove Primary School has demonstrated a good overall performance with effective leadership and a passionate commitment to inclusive education. The curriculum is broad and balanced, promoting high aspirations for all pupils, particularly excelling in early reading and mathematics instruction. Despite challenges related to a small number of pupils with complex needs, the school fosters a safe and positive environment where pupils enjoy learning and exhibit good behavior. This inspection marks the school's first routine evaluation since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, and inspectors took this context into account during their assessments.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 178 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 49.44%
Girls: 50.56% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 41.2% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 2.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 14.9 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 21 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 16 | 9 | 25 |
| 2 | 13 | 13 | 26 |
| 3 | 10 | 13 | 23 |
| 4 | 12 | 13 | 25 |
| 5 | 6 | 17 | 23 |
| 6 | 11 | 10 | 21 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 96.1% |
| White, Other | 2.8% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jan 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jan 2023 | School inspection: |
| 21 Nov 2017 | Short inspection |
| 26 Feb 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 17 May 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 13 Jun 2007 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Jun 2002 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Strong early years provision with effective teaching of early reading and phonics.
- Inclusive approaches that cater to the needs of all pupils, including those with SEND.
- Positive relationships between pupils and staff, fostering a safe learning environment.
- Good behaviour and attitudes among pupils, with effective measures in place to address any issues.
- Strong pastoral support and community engagement.
Areas for Improvement
- Some assessment systems in subjects like mathematics are not fully refined, impacting knowledge gaps.
- Attendance analysis is not sufficiently proactive, leading to some pupils missing important learning.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 38% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 0% |
Average Scaled Score
Results are converted into scaled scores to allow accurate comparisons of performance over time even if the difficulty of the test varies over time. Scaled scores range from 80 to 120.
| Subject | School | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 100 | ||
| Maths | 100 |
Progress Scores
A progress score is a way to measure how well a student progressed in comparison to other students of a similar starting ability. A score of zero means would mean that a student made the same progress as others that had a similar starting a ability. A positive score would mean that the student made more progress than other students of similar starting ability. The scores below are for the whole school so is the average progress score across all students.
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 0.4 | ||
| Writing | -5.1 | ||
| Maths | -1.7 |
How many students meet the standards
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 7 | 0 |
| Third Preference | 4 | 0 |
| From another Local Authority | 0 | 0 |
Previous Years
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
Thornfield Road, The Grove, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8AX |
0.13 miles |
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St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Pemberton Road, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8JD |
0.72 miles |
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Moorside Primary Academy
Chester Road, Moorside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 8EQ |
0.89 miles |
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Delta Independent School
Parliament Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5DH |
0.9 miles |
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Benfieldside Primary School
Moorlands, Blackhill, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0JX |
1.08 miles |
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St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Stanley Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LN |
1.19 miles |
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Consett Infant School
Teasdale Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AF |
1.2 miles |
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Castleside Primary School
Moorland Crescent, Castleside, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9RG |
1.27 miles |
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Consett Junior School
Beechdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6AY |
1.48 miles |
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Delves Lane Primary School
Delves Lane, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7ES |
1.48 miles |
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Beechdale Nursery School
Beechdale Road, Consett, DH8 6AY |
1.49 miles |
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Shotley Bridge Primary School
Snows Green Road, Shotley Bridge, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0ES |
1.75 miles |
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Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Alder Grove and West Street, Leadgate, West Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7RH |
2.14 miles |
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Hassockfield Secure Training Centre
Corbridge Road, Consett, DH8 6QY |
2.29 miles |
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Our Lady and St Joseph Brooms Catholic Primary School, Leadgate
St Ives Road, Leadgate, Consett, County Durham, DH8 7SN |
2.53 miles |
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Bishop Ian Ramsey CofE Primary School
Manor Road, Medomsley, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6QN |
3.12 miles |
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Ebchester CofE Primary School
Shaw Lane, Ebchester, Consett, County Durham, DH8 0QB |
3.26 miles |
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Collierley Nursery and Primary School
Front Street, Dipton, Stanley, County Durham, DH9 9DJ |
4.29 miles |
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Whittonstall First School
Whittonstall, Consett, County Durham, DH8 9JN |
4.43 miles |
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Catchgate Primary School
Blackett Street, Catchgate, STANLEY, County Durham, DH9 8LX |
4.45 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Derwentside College
Front Street, Consett, County Durham, DH8 5EE |
0.86 miles |
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Consett Academy
Ashdale Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6LZ |
1.35 miles |
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Villa Real School
Villa Real Road, Consett, County Durham, DH8 6BH |
1.66 miles |
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Croft Community School
Greencroft Road End, Annfield Plain, Stanley, DH9 8PR |
4.55 miles |
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St Bede's Catholic School and Sixth Form College, Lanchester
Consett Road, Lanchester, Durham, DH7 0RD |
4.57 miles |