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The Grove Primary Academy
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The Grove Primary Academy
- Primary
- Surrey Heath GU16 8PG
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Outcomes for children | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reception children are adept at using numbers in their role play and Year 6 pupils have deepened their understanding in maths
Success of the Curriculum: The school's curriculum engages pupils well; however, there is room for improvement in art subjects
Foundational Skills: Reading is a key strength with well-structured lessons.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum design is ambitious and methodically builds understanding.
Areas Needing Improvement: Reading comprehension requires further improvement to increase attainment by the end of Year 6
Areas Needing Improvement: Some subjects need better assessments for pupil achievement.
Support for Falling Behind: Where individual pupils have fallen behind but can catch up, they have extra help involving family and additional teaching
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils work hard, behave well, respect teachers, and have good behaviour that supports their progress
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils achieve well across a broad range of subjects.
Support for Falling Behind: Swift identification and support for pupils needing extra help in reading.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils have positive attitudes with rigorous behavioural expectations.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Pupils have made strong progress in maths but reading presents a more varied picture
Support for SEND Pupils: The school includes pupils with SEN and/or disabilities effectively, making good progress from their starting points
Support for SEND Pupils: Support for pupils with SEND is of the highest standard.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Hardly any bullying; pupils understand safety rules, can talk to adults about concerns
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: Safeguarding arrangements are fit for purpose, and all staff are comprehensively trained
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff create a respectful and safe environment.
Parental Involvement: Parents appreciate the many ways the school communicates with them, enhancing their confidence in the school
Parent Feedback: A large majority of parents welcome the communication efforts, although a few remain anxious about the recent leadership changes
Extracurricular Activities: Clubs like 'miles of smiles', key stage 1 choir are appreciated, particularly for additional needs
Teacher Engagement: Leaders provide rigorous checks and support for teachers to achieve the best for each pupil
Impact on Student Progress: Effective teaching challenges pupils, especially in grammar, punctuation, and spelling improvement
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers' expectations align well with pupils鈥� year groups, driving good progress and skill application
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The Grove Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in Surrey, South East.
It has 439 students from age 4-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 23 : 1.
At this school, 58% of pupils achieved higher standard in reading, writing & maths at key stage 2.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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I extend a warm greeting to you on behalf of our students, staff, and governors at The Grove Primary Academy. Children flourish in a supportive and diverse environment at The Grove, a thriving and engaging school. Our students are respectful of one another and have healthy attitudes toward learning. This welcoming school is a favourite among the students, who gladly assist one another. One student said, "If you look around, everyone has someone," to best express the school's compassionate culture. Nobody exists on their own. October 2018 Ofsted At The Grove, we support and encourage students to develop into motivated, successful citizens who are prepared to face challenges both now and in the future. Through our comprehensive, balanced, and inclusive curriculum, we encourage accomplishment, creativity, and teamwork in our students. We are proud to be a part of the thriving Kite Academy Trust, a premier family of neighbourhood schools that fosters inclusivity, collaboration, and innovation while assuring the highest standards in primary education. Our indoor learning space is resource-rich and we have large, lovely grounds. We are quite proud of our beautiful school. Come and have a look for yourself. Become passionate about learning. If you do, you will continue to develop.
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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| 夜来香研究所 grade |
C+
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C+
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B-
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | Good |
| Age range | 4-11 | 2-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 23.4 | 17.3 | 26.7 |
| Proficient Math | 106 | 101 | 110 |
| Proficient Read | 106 | 104 | 109 |
| 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 | 106 | 98 | 97 |
| Reading | 106 | 99 | 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 | 58% | 59.55% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 9.25% | 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 | 0.7 | Above Average |
| Writing | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Maths | 1.8 | Above 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 | 105 1 | 93 | 96 |
| Reading | 104 | 93 | 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 | 63% | 61.81% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 4 | 11.82% | 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 | -1.8 | Below Average |
| Writing | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 104 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 104 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 | 63% 3 | 63.33% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12% 2 | 11.19% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.2 | Average |
| Maths | -1 | 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 | 105 | 94 | 93 |
| Reading | 103 | 94 | 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 | 60% | 61.56% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 14% | 11.6% | 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 | -1.3 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.7 | Average |
| Maths | 0.7 | Average |
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Holidays & terms
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
23 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Grove Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 19 : 1
