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The Grove Academy
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- Watford WD25 9RH
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: New systematic programme for phonics and early reading introduced; daily phonics lessons are effective.
Success of the Curriculum: Broad curriculum helps develop understanding of the world but lacks consistency across subjects.
Areas Needing Improvement: Curriculum in some foundation subjects underdeveloped, not always delivered well.
Support for Falling Behind: Older pupils receive support to help them catch up; books matched to phonics sounds aiding confidence and fluency in young readers.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are friendly, respectful, and respond well to high expectations for good behaviour.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Revised curriculum in reading and mathematics at various stages of implementation; not all pupils achieve as well as they should.
Support for SEND Pupils: Provision carefully matched to individual learning needs; appropriate adjustments made for full curriculum access.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Bullying is rare; followed up quickly and resolved; adults help with any worries or concerns.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Positive safeguarding culture; staff vigilant and knowledge kept up to date through regular training.
Parent Feedback: Parents are positive about the school's commitment to valuing all children.
Parental Involvement: Staff work closely with parents, especially in early years for a positive start.
Extracurricular Activities: Extracurricular activities are provided through breakfast and after-school clubs.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers read in a way that captures pupils鈥� interests; skilled interventions in early years.
Impact on Student Progress: Some pupils are not achieving as well as they could due to inconsistent curriculum implementation.
Teaching Staff Challenges: High staff turnover and leadership changes; trust working to stabilize situation and improve quality.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Revised curriculum is aimed at raising staff expectations, particularly in younger pupils' reading achievements.
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The Grove Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Hertfordshire, East of England.
It has 507 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 19 : 1.
At this school, 48% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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We at Aspire Academies Trust are committed to improving the lives of the kids in our care.
Each child should learn about their innate skills, talents, and interests in order for our schools to be the best they can be.
Bovingdon Primary Academy, Hammond Academy, The Grove Academy, and the West Herts Teaching School Alliance are currently part of the Aspire Trust, which is an honour.
We firmly believe in the ability of collaboration to ensure that more kids obtain a top-notch education.
The ultimate objective that unites us all is to raise educational standards by offering exceptional teaching, leadership, and learning opportunities to everyone.
At the same time, we support earned autonomy across the Trust and acknowledge how critical it is for academies to preserve and develop their unique identities.
To address the unique needs of their students and community, we urge our member schools to manage and lead in a way that maintains their unique identities.
The Aspire Academies Trust is special because of its blend of independence and teamwork in crucial areas of leadership and management, supported by a common vision, core values, and best practises.
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Each child should learn about their innate skills, talents, and interests in order for our schools to be the best they can be.
Bovingdon Primary Academy, Hammond Academy, The Grove Academy, and the West Herts Teaching School Alliance are currently part of the Aspire Trust, which is an honour.
We firmly believe in the ability of collaboration to ensure that more kids obtain a top-notch education.
The ultimate objective that unites us all is to raise educational standards by offering exceptional teaching, leadership, and learning opportunities to everyone.
At the same time, we support earned autonomy across the Trust and acknowledge how critical it is for academies to preserve and develop their unique identities.
To address the unique needs of their students and community, we urge our member schools to manage and lead in a way that maintains their unique identities.
The Aspire Academies Trust is special because of its blend of independence and teamwork in crucial areas of leadership and management, supported by a common vision, core values, and best practises.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B+
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A-
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B-
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| Ofset report | Requires Improvement | Good | Good |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 3-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 19.6 | 24.6 | 20.1 |
| Proficient Math | 105 | 107 | 109 |
| Proficient Read | 105 | 106 | 108 |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
Primary Exam Result
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 105 | 99 | 97 |
| Reading | 105 | 100 | 98 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 48% | 58.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 3% | 9.95% | 7.42% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 2.3 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.6 | Below Average |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
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Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic 2020, 2021 and 2022 Primary school exam
results were not published at school level.
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 | 98 | 96 |
| Reading | 99 3 | 97 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 31% 10 | 62.59% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 1% 1 | 11.98% | 9.72% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | -0.3 | Average |
| Writing | -2.0 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.6 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 102 1 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 1 | 96 | 95 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 41% 1 | 61.05% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 2% 4 | 11.72% | 9.16% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | 0 | - |
| Maths | 2.2 | Above Average |
View the average scaled scores of pupils in the key stage 2 reading and math tests. Scores of 100 or more indicate the expected standard, while 110 or more indicate a higher standard.
| Average scaled score | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maths | 101 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 101 | 95 | 93 |
Explore how well our pupils are doing academically. Discover the percentage of pupils who reach the expected level (with a score of 100 or more) and those who excel even further (achieving a score of 110 or more).
| Reading, writing and maths | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 42% | 59.7% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 6% | 11.43% | 8.19% |
Explore how much progress pupils have made in reading, writing, and math from key stage 1 to key stage 2.
| Subject | Progress score | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Reading | 1.5 | Above Average |
| Writing | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Maths | 1.2 | Above Average |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
19 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Grove Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1