The Grove Academy
| Type | Primary / Academy sponsor led |
| Age Range | 3-11 |
| Religion | Unknown |
| Address | Fourth Avenue Watford Hertfordshire WD25 9RH |
| Phone | 01923674463 |
| Reference Number | 138507 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 507 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 47.53%
Girls: 52.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 34.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 40.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 26.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 1 classes taught by one teacher | 24.4 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 27.4 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 24 | 31 | 55 |
| 2 | 31 | 26 | 57 |
| 3 | 33 | 27 | 60 |
| 4 | 34 | 45 | 79 |
| 5 | 28 | 43 | 71 |
| 6 | 34 | 30 | 64 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 38.1% |
| White, Other | 19.3% |
| Pakistani | 7.7% |
| Indian | 7.3% |
| African | 7.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 4.5% |
| Asian, Other | 3% |
| Mixed, Other | 2.6% |
| White & Asian | 2.2% |
| Caribbean | 1% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.8% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.2% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Early Years Provision | Good |
| Last Inspection Date | 2023-02-28 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2022-11-29 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2016-06-15 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-05-01 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
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 | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 105 | Unlock | Unlock |
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 | 2.3 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Writing | -0.6 | Unlock | Unlock |
| Maths | 2.2 | Unlock | Unlock |
How many students meet the standards
Sample
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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.
Sample
UnlockProgress 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.
Sample
Unlock| Name | Distance |
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Parkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Northfield Gardens, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7RL |
0.43 miles |
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Stanborough Primary School
Appletree Walk, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0DQ |
0.43 miles |
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Parkgate Junior School
Southwold Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7DN |
0.67 miles |
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Kingswood Nursery School
Briar Road, Watford, WD25 0DX |
0.69 miles |
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Cherry Tree Primary School
Berry Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 6ST |
0.79 miles |
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Coates Way JMI and Nursery School
Coates Way, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9NW |
0.83 miles |
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Knutsford Primary Academy
Balmoral Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 7ER |
0.85 miles |
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St Catherine of Siena Catholic Primary School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HP |
0.9 miles |
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Kingsway Junior School
Briar Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0JH |
0.94 miles |
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Kingsway Infants' School
North Approach, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0ES |
0.99 miles |
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Beechfield School
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5TY |
1.06 miles |
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Leavesden JMI School
High Road, Leavesden, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7QZ |
1.11 miles |
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Alban Wood Primary School and Nursery
The Brow, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7NX |
1.14 miles |
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The Orchard Primary School
Gammons Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD24 5JW |
1.19 miles |
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Highwood Primary School
Mead Way, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2AW |
1.32 miles |
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Nascot Wood Infant and Nursery School
Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YT |
1.34 miles |
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Nascot Wood Junior School
Nascot Wood Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4YS |
1.4 miles |
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Mount Pleasant Lane Primary School
Mount Pleasant Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans, Hertfordshire, AL2 3XA |
1.56 miles |
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Holy Rood Catholic Primary School
Greenbank Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 4FS |
1.73 miles |
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Gurukula - The Hare Krishna Primary School
Hartspring Cottage, Elton Way, Watford, Hertfordshire, Hertfordshire, WD25 8HB |
1.74 miles |
| Name | Distance |
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Stanborough Secondary School
Stanborough Park, Watford, WD25 9JT |
0.49 miles |
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Garston Manor School
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HR |
0.98 miles |
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Future Academies Watford
Horseshoe Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 7HW |
1.03 miles |
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Saint Michael's Catholic High School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0SS |
1.11 miles |
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Parmiter's School
High Elms Lane, Garston, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 0UU |
1.38 miles |
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The Purcell School
|
1.78 miles |
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West Herts College
Watford Campus, Hempstead Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD17 3EZ |
1.83 miles |
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Queens' School
Aldenham Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 2TY |
1.87 miles |
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Breakspeare School
Gallows Hill Lane, Abbots Langley, Hertfordshire, WD5 0BU |
2.05 miles |
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Watford Grammar School for Girls
Lady's Close, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 0AE |
2.21 miles |
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Watford Grammar School for Boys
Rickmansworth Road, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 7JF |
2.31 miles |
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Falconer School
Falconer Road, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 3AT |
2.63 miles |
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The Grange Academy
London Road, Bushey, WD23 3AA |
2.66 miles |
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Westfield Academy
Tolpits Lane, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD18 6NS |
2.83 miles |
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The Aldenham Foundation
Elstree, Elstree, WD6 3AJ |
2.85 miles |
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Bushey Meads School
Coldharbour Lane, Bushey, Hertfordshire, WD23 4PA |
2.87 miles |
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Croxley Danes School
Baldwins Lane, Croxley Green, Rickmansworth, Hertfordshire, WD3 3LR |
2.89 miles |
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St Margaret's School
Merry Hill Road, Bushey, WD23 1DT |
3.28 miles |
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Radlett Lodge School
Harper Lane, Radlett, Hertfordshire, WD7 9HW |
3.55 miles |
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Haberdashers' Boys' School
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3.61 miles |