Co-op Academy Grove
| Type | Primary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 7-11 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Turner Street Northwood Stoke-on-Trent Staffordshire ST1 2NL |
| Phone | 01782234550 |
| Reference Number | 144696 |
Grove Academy has demonstrated significant improvement since its previous inspection, moving from a needs improvement status to being rated as good in all areas. The school provides a welcoming and inclusive environment where pupils are happy and eager to learn. High expectations are set by leadership, and students are actively engaged in their learning experiences, showcasing resilience and teamwork both in the classroom and through extracurricular activities. The school is also effective in supporting pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND).
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 365 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 50.41%
Girls: 49.59% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 42.5% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 40% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 24.3 |
| Average size of Key Stage 2 classes taught by one teacher | 24.3 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | 35 | 30 | 65 |
| 4 | 49 | 42 | 91 |
| 5 | 44 | 48 | 92 |
| 6 | 56 | 61 | 117 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 48.5% |
| African | 11.5% |
| Pakistani | 11% |
| White, Other | 8.2% |
| Asian, Other | 5.5% |
| Indian | 2.5% |
| White & Asian | 1.9% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.4% |
| White & Black (African) | 1.1% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Caribbean | 0.3% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Good |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Good |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Jun 2024 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Jun 2024 | School inspection: |
| 12 Jan 2022 | School inspection: |
| 06 Sep 2017 | Academy conversion letter |
| 08 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as Grove Junior School | |
| 08 Apr 2014 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 14 Dec 2010 | Full inspection: |
| 15 Jun 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 15 Jun 2010 | Monitoring visit |
| 24 Sep 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 24 Sep 2009 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 26 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Jun 2008 | Full inspection: |
| 28 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
| 28 Jun 2004 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Pupils are motivated and demonstrate a strong desire to succeed.
- The curriculum is well-sequenced and organized, effectively building knowledge over time.
- Strong emphasis on reading, with high-quality literature provided and matched to pupils' phonics knowledge.
- Pupils show excellent behaviour and respect for staff and peers.
- The school council provides pupils with a voice in school decisions.
- Leaders are knowledgeable about the school's strengths and areas for future improvement.
Areas for Improvement
- Not all staff deliver phonics instruction with the necessary precision, affecting some early-stage readers' progress.
- Pupils in some subjects struggle to recall learned material, impacting their ability to connect prior and new knowledge.
How many students meet the standards
| Reading, Writing & Maths | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 54% | ||
| Pupils meeting a higher standard | 4% |
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 | 103 | ||
| Maths | 104 |
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 | -0.6 | ||
| Writing | -0.2 | ||
| Maths | -0.1 |
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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.
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