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 |
General Makeup
| Number of pupils | 828 |
| Boy/Girl ratio |
Boys: 51.45%
Girls: 48.55% |
| Percentage of students eligible for free school meals | 25.3% |
| Percentage of students where English is not their first language | 6.2% |
Class Sizes
| Average size of one teacher classes | 20.5 |
Year Groups
| Year | Boys | Girls | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 68 | 70 | 138 |
| 8 | 79 | 65 | 144 |
| 9 | 92 | 75 | 167 |
| 10 | 77 | 70 | 147 |
| 11 | 72 | 86 | 158 |
| 12 | 29 | 25 | 54 |
| 13 | 9 | 11 | 20 |
Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | Percentage |
|---|---|
| White, British | 89% |
| White, Other | 5.6% |
| Mixed, Other | 1.1% |
| Unclassified | 0.8% |
| Chinese | 0.6% |
| African | 0.6% |
| White & Black (Caribbean) | 0.5% |
| Irish | 0.5% |
| White & Asian | 0.2% |
| Asian, Other | 0.2% |
| Indian | 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 Inspection Date | 2023-07-10 |
| Date | Description | Report |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-04-25 | School inspection: | School inspection: |
| 2018-12-07 | Academy conversion letter | Academy conversion letter |
| 2017-12-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-10-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-11-26 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-11-18 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-09-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-10-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-01-21 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-01-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
| 2017-12-05 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2015-10-07 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2014-11-26 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-11-18 | Monitoring visit | Monitoring visit |
| 2013-09-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2011-10-04 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2009-03-10 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 2008-01-21 | Curriculum and development visit | Curriculum and development visit |
| 2006-01-19 | Full inspection: | Full inspection: |
| 1999-11-29 | Full inspection | Full inspection |
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) |
|---|---|---|
| 38.1 | Unlock | Unlock |
Progress 8 Score
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.
| School Score | Percentile (loc) | Percentile (nationwide) |
|---|---|---|
| -0.47 | Unlock | Unlock |
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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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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| 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 (A) 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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