The Grove School
| Type | Secondary / Academy converter |
| Age Range | 11-18 |
| Religion | Does not apply |
| Address | Newcastle Road Market Drayton Shropshire TF9 1HF |
| Phone | 01630652121 |
| Reference Number | 146580 |
The Grove School is performing at a level that requires improvement overall. While the quality of education and personal development are recognized as good, there are notable concerns regarding behavior and attitudes, which have hindered some pupils' learning experiences. The school's leadership is actively working on curriculum improvements and has established a welcoming and inclusive environment, yet challenges persist in maintaining consistent behavior expectations among pupils. This inspection marks the first under the new section 5 criteria, highlighting the school's current context of transition and adaptation.
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 815 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.53%
Girls: 48.47% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 28.4% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 5.3% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 22 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 76 | 70 | 146 |
| 8 | 64 | 70 | 134 |
| 9 | 78 | 65 | 143 |
| 10 | 89 | 76 | 165 |
| 11 | 75 | 68 | 143 |
| 12 | 14 | 25 | 39 |
| 13 | 24 | 21 | 45 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89.3% |
| White, Other | 4% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.2% |
| African | 0.9% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.6% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| Unclassified | 0.6% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| Indian | 0.4% |
| Asian, Other | 0.4% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| White & Black (African) | 0.2% |
| Pakistani | 0.1% |
| Overall Ofsted Rating | Requires Improvement |
| > Quality of education | Good |
| > Behaviour & Attitude | Requires Improvement |
| > Personal Development | Good |
| > Leadership & Management | Good |
| > Sixth Form Provision | Good |
| Last Report Date | 25 Apr 2023 |
| Date | Report |
|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2023 | School inspection: |
| 07 Dec 2018 | Academy conversion letter |
| 05 Dec 2017 | Full inspection: |
| Previously as The Grove School | |
| 05 Dec 2017 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 07 Oct 2015 | Full inspection: |
| 26 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 26 Nov 2014 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 18 Nov 2013 | Monitoring visit |
| 19 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Sep 2013 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 04 Oct 2011 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 10 Mar 2009 | Full inspection: |
| 21 Jan 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 21 Jan 2008 | Curriculum and development visit |
| 19 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 19 Jan 2006 | Full inspection: |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
| 29 Nov 1999 | Full inspection |
Strengths
- Welcoming and inclusive environment
- Good quality of education in the sixth form
- Broad curriculum with a wide choice of options
- Effective safeguarding measures
- Ambitious plans for curriculum development
- High-quality careers guidance
- Strong personal development program
Areas for Improvement
- Inconsistent implementation of behavior policy by some teachers
- Behavior disruptions affecting learning in some classrooms
- Gaps in knowledge assessment in some subjects
- Insufficient support for pupils with SEND from some staff
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
- English
- Maths
- 3 subjects from qualifications that count towards the English Baccalaureate (EBacc), like sciences, language and history
- 3 more GCSE qualifications (including EBacc subjects) or technical awards from a list approved by the Department for Education
Each grade a pupil gets is assigned a point score from 9 (the highest) to 1 (the lowest). These scores are added up, with English and maths counted twice.
| School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| 39.5 |
GCSE Results
| Metric | School Score | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 28.2% | ||
| 5 or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (or A-C) | 48.6% |
Attainment 8 Score
Attaimenment 8 is a measure of a pupil's average grade across a set of 8 subjects. The 8 subjects which make up Attainment 8 are:
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| Points | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average Points | 28.5 | ||
| Average Points (best 3) | 26 |
Grades
| School | Local | Nationwide | |
| Average Grade | C | C+ | C+ |
| Average Grade (best 3) | C- | C+ | C+ |
| Percentage | Percentile (local) | Percentile (nationwide) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students getting AAB or better | 0% |
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| Number of Applications | Number of Offers | |
| First Preference | ||
| Second Preference | 37 | 10 |
| Third Preference | 18 | 1 |
| From another Local Authority | 11 | 2 |
Previous Years
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| Staying in Education | |
| > Further Education | |
| > School Sixth Form | |
| > Sixth Form College | |
| > Other Education | |
| Apprenticeships | |
| Employment | |
| Not in education or employment | |
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| Name | Distance |
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Longlands Primary School
Linden Way, Fairfields, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1QU |
0.19 miles |
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Market Drayton Infant & Nursery School
Longslow Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3BA |
0.54 miles |
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Market Drayton Junior School
Market Drayton Junior School, Market Drayton Junior School, Alexandra Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3HU |
0.84 miles |
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Buntingsdale Primary School and Nursery
Buntingsdale Park, Tern Hill, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2HB |
2.36 miles |
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Norton-in-Hales CofE Primary School
Main Road, Norton-in-Hales, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 4AT |
2.73 miles |
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Moreton Say CofE Primary School
Moreton Say, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3RS |
3.08 miles |
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St Mary's CofE Primary School
Mucklestone, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 4DN |
3.29 miles |
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Cheswardine Primary and Nursery School
Glebe Close, Cheswardine, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2RU |
3.8 miles |
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Adderley CofE Primary School
Adderley, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 3TF |
3.87 miles |
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Hugo Meynell CofE (VC) Primary School
Eccleshall Road, Loggerheads, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 4NU |
3.94 miles |
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Stoke-on-Tern Primary School
Rosehill Road, Stoke Heath, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2LF |
3.99 miles |
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Hinstock Primary School
Hinstock, Hinstock Primary School, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 2TE |
4.84 miles |
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