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| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Achievement of pupils | Good |
| Quality of teaching | Good |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Good |
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Academic Progress: Pupils make good progress from their starting points to the end of Key Stage 4, particularly in literacy and numeracy.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils' behaviour in and around the school is outstanding, and their attitudes to learning are excellent.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers set individual targets for pupils, including support from therapists to ensure good progress.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers and other adults have high expectations and provide effective management of pupils鈥� behaviour.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Good teaching and interesting activities result in good learning outcomes for pupils.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: Not all classroom support staff are consistent in improving pupils' learning outcomes.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: The school provides a range of appropriate information on its website and has two parent support groups.
Communication with Parents: Parents are provided with a range of information and support through the school鈥檚 website and support groups.
Parent Satisfaction: The very large majority of parents who responded to Parent View are happy with the school鈥檚 care for their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Governors challenge senior leaders effectively and work to sustain improvements.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: The headteacher and senior leaders regularly check teaching quality and pupils鈥� progress.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: There have been no recorded instances of bullying, showing the school's highly effective approach.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Outstanding behaviour and excellent attitudes to learning due to well-managed routines.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: The school's safeguarding arrangements are effective, ensuring a safe learning environment.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: Other extra activities make learning even more interesting, contributing to strong spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Effective support from professionals and therapists helps balance academic and extra activities.
Outdoor Facilities: Lack of access to quality specialist practical facilities limits some subjects and activities.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Sixth form students are prepared well for the next stage of their education or training opportunities.
Support for SEND: Highly effective support from other professionals and therapists supports pupils鈥� wide-ranging learning and personal needs.
Subjects Offered: The school offers a broad range of nationally accredited courses in literacy, numeracy, ICT, and communication skills.
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Grove Park School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in East Sussex, South East.
It has 141 students from age 4-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 6 : 1.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Welcome to our website, which strives to introduce our school to you and offer details for parents, students, and the larger community. Please don't hesitate to get in touch with the school directly if you have any specific questions or if you want to schedule a visit. We are always willing to set aside time to speak with potential families who are interested in learning more about our services or are thinking about enrolling their child in a special school. Grove Park is a maintained community Special School for children from 4-19 who have a wide range of learning needs and disabilities, including moderate, complex, severe, and profound or multiple issues. Many of our students also have an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis. Our primary phase is located in extensive grounds with purpose built play facilities and our secondary and 6th form are co-located with Beacon Academy secondary and 6th form in modern and fully accessible provision. The locations of each phase are close to one another. At each stage of the transition from primary to secondary school and, if desired, our sixth form, students and families are carefully supported. Staff work closely together across all the phases to ensure that when a young person moves to the next point in their school career, they are given all the support they need.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
B-
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C
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| Ofset report | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-19 | 5-21 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 6.7 | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - |
| 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 | - | 95 | 97 |
| Reading | - | 97 | 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% | 53.25% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 4.59% | 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 | -10.1 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -8.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -10.3 | 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 | - | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | - | 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 | 0% | 59.55% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 0% | 8.37% | 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 | -6.2 | Well Below Average |
| Writing | -5.7 | Well Below Average |
| Maths | -5.8 | 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 | - | 95 | 94 |
| 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 | - | 60.7% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 7.47% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | 93 |
| Reading | - | 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 | - | 54.93% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | - | 5.77% | 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 | - | - |
| Writing | - | - |
| Maths | - | - |
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 | - | 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 | - | 22.91% | 30.03% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 35.56% | 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 | - | 17.2% | 25.06% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 7.93% | 10.91% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.2% | 15.51% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.45 | 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% | 90.97% | 90.53% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 134 | 144 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 85% | 84.16% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 36.5% | 32.73% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 10.69% | 29.8% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 22% | 10.22% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 15.86% | 11.43% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.19% | 2.8% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 3.72% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 27.02% | 32.85% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.69% | 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 | - | 18.53% | 24.94% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.86% | 13.02% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 14.08% | 17.19% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.74 | 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 | - | 79.21% | 90.4% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 5 | 134 | 141 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 76.03% | 86.29% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 39.26% | 34.03% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.18% | 30.82% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 19.24% | 10.38% |
| Other education destinations | - | 6.41% | 11.08% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 1.38% | 1.99% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.76% | 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 | - | 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 | - | 24.98% | 29.3% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.08% | 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 | - | 20.25% | 25.8% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.96% | 11.47% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.94% | 16.49% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.66 | 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 | 100% | 86.83% | 90.2% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 9 | 129 | 135 |
| Pupils staying in education | 100% | 82.23% | 84.08% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | 0% | 38.23% | 33.25% |
| School sixth forms | 0% | 11.87% | 31.27% |
| Sixth form colleges | 0% | 16.57% | 8.45% |
| Other education destinations | 100% | 15.47% | 11.14% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | 0% | 2.33% | 3.4% |
| Pupils staying in employment | 0% | 2.23% | 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 | - | 26.67% | 29.22% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 38.61% | 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 | - | 17.89% | 24.73% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 8.57% | 11.33% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 11.91% | 16.01% |
| EBacc average points score | - | 2.72 | 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 | - | 74.79% | 84.87% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 137 | 140 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 68.28% | 73.88% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 37.86% | 28.31% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.97% | 31.6% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 13.31% | 9.08% |
| Other education destinations | - | 3.62% | 5.87% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 2.45% | 2.96% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 1.83% | 2.05% |
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 | - | 25.02% | 29.55% |
| Grade 4 or above in English & Maths GCSEs | - | 37.36% | 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 | - | 18.05% | 25.25% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 5 or above | - | 10.52% | 14.71% |
| Achieving the EBacc at grade 4 or above | - | 12.09% | 16.26% |
| EBacc average points score | - | - | - |
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 | - | 79.79% | 85.29% |
| Total number of pupils included in destination measures | 8 | 143 | 145 |
| Pupils staying in education | - | 59.38% | 58.19% |
| Further education college or other further education provider | - | 35.86% | 30.58% |
| School sixth forms | - | 11.9% | 32.22% |
| Sixth form colleges | - | 14.41% | 8.95% |
| Other education destinations | - | 5.93% | 5.7% |
| Pupils in apprenticeships | - | 3.69% | 4.78% |
| Pupils staying in employment | - | 2% | 2.45% |
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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 - 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
6 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Grove Park School
Local authority ratio 18 : 1