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Grove House School
- Middle Deemed Secondary
- Brentwood CM15 9DA
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| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Not Previously Inspected |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Personal development, behaviour and welfare | Outstanding |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| 16 to 19 study programmes | Insufficient Evidence |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress from low starting points.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Behaviour is outstanding; pupils are respectful and engaged.
Qualifications and Training: Teachers are highly skilled and motivated, participating in a wide range of training.
Current Educational Practices: Teachers work closely with colleagues across the MAT, sharing good practices.
Strengths and Challenges: Insufficient challenge for most able pupils, but teachers are highly conscientious.
Opportunities for Involvement: Parents can attend special assemblies and events throughout the year.
Communication: School provides frequent information letters and a home-school book.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents have high morale, though some mixed reviews were noted on Parent View.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders act quickly to address concerns, maintaining a high standard.
Actions for Quality Improvement: Plans lack precision, but leaders are committed to constant improvement.
Managing Bullying and Safety: Bullying is extremely rare; school environment is safe and caring.
Promoting Welfare and Safety: High priority on safety, strong safeguarding measures in place.
Extracurricular Offerings: Wide-ranging programs like drama, sports, and Duke of Edinburgh award.
Balancing Academics and Extracurriculars: Activities enhance pupils鈥� skills without disrupting academics.
Outdoor Facilities: Well-maintained outdoor spaces for play and recreation.
Career Counselling Services: Students learn to write CVs, apply for jobs, and understand career pathways.
Preparation for Sixth Form: No students yet, but planning courses for future sixth form provision.
Managing and Supporting SEND: EHCP plans are well managed with high parental engagement.
Subjects Offered: Offers GCSEs in subjects including English, mathematics, and art.
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About Us
Grove House School is a Middle Deemed Secondary, Co-Ed school located in Essex, East of England.
It has 128 students from age 8-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 9 : 1.
At this school, 0% of pupils achieved grade 5 or more at GCSE.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcoming you to Grove House School, a specialised facility for students with speech, language, and communication problems, gives me tremendous joy. Our institution is one that values its students and encourages them to "aim high," realise their potential, and seize chances. We are devoted to fostering a friendly atmosphere where students enjoy learning, feel comfortable, and are respected. We think that creating a real collaboration between the family and the school is essential. We take pleasure in having open lines of communication, so if you have any inquiries concerning this website or school life in general, do not hesitate to get in touch with us. I am incredibly proud to be working with Grove House's students, faculty, and trustees during this exciting time of expansion and progress.
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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 | - | 97 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 98 | 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 | 0% | 57.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.79% | 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 | -19.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -18 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -18.7 | Well Below Average |
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.
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 | - | 97 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 61.97% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10.71% | 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 | -14.0 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -13.6 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -14.2 | Well Below 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 | 94 2 | 94 | 94 |
| Reading | 88 10 | 95 | 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 | 0% | 60.57% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 10% | 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 | -9.6 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -10.9 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.9 | Well Below 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 | 92 | 93 | 93 |
| Reading | 98 | 93 | 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 | 13% | 58.37% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 9.05% | 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 | -11.9 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -14.1 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -15.6 | Well Below Average |
Secondary Exam Result
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -1.74 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.7 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 31.82% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 46.46% | 43.07% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.81% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.16% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 16.08% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.15 | 2.88 | 2.83 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.37% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 15 | 162 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 86.24% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 7% | 33.18% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 30.26% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 8.17% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 93% | 14.66% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.51% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.73% | 3.59% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.33 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 1.5 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 35.53% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 49.94% | 45.33% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 25.85% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 13.56% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 18.15% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.05 | 3.12 | 2.97 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | 100% | 92.26% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 13 | 162 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 88.34% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 31% | 35.51% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 32.39% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 7.53% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | 69% | 12.92% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 1.61% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.25% | 2.13% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | -2.05 | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | 3.9 | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 30.57% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | 0% | 47.05% | 43.41% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | 0% | 26.86% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | 0% | 11.81% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | 0% | 17.83% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | 0.17 | 3 | 2.88 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 93.06% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 159 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 86.7% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.59% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | - | 31.88% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 7.13% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | - | 12.15% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.36% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.01% | 2.75% |
Discover school's performance with the Attainment 8 and Progress 8 scores. Attainment 8 reflects pupil achievement in 8 qualifications, while Progress 8 measures their progress from key stage 2 to 4, compared to peers across England.
| School scores | School | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Progress 8 score | - | This score shows how much progress pupils at this school made across 8 qualifications between the end of key stage 2 and the end of key stage 4. |
| Attainment 8 score | - | Schools get a score based on how well pupils have performed in up to 8 qualifications. |
Explore the percentage of pupils who attained grade 5 or higher & grade 4 or higher in their English and math GCSEs. This metric reflects their proficiency in these fundamental subjects.
| GCSE Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 32.08% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 48.68% | 42.62% |
The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) ensures your child's well-rounded education. It includes essential subjects like English, math, sciences, languages, and humanities.
| EBacc Results | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entering EBacc | - | 24.74% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 11.8% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 16.86% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 3.1 | 2.84 |
Find out where our Key Stage 4 graduates are going next. Explore their different paths after finishing school 鈥� whether it's sixth form, starting work, or other adventures as they move forward.
| Pupil destinations | School | LA | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pupils staying in education or employment | - | 87.55% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | - | 165 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 74.08% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 33.04% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 32.82% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 6.18% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.37% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.55% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 3.03% | 2.05% |
Exam Result Not Published
Due to the pandemic, 2020 and 2021 Secondary school exam
results were not published at school level.
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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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
9 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Grove House School
Local authority ratio 20 : 1