The Grove School

A requires improvement academy converter school in Shropshire. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for The Grove School.

Market Drayton, TF91HF Ofsted: Requires Improvement Age 11-18 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

51

/ 100

Secondary with Sixth Form weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for Secondary with Sixth Form schools

Progress 8 score
43.7
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: -0.48
English & Maths grade 4+ %
50.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 52.8%
Continue in education or training
49.9
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 56.0%
Sustained employment
66.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 33.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
50.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Requires Improvement

How we weight each phase

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Primary schools

  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 40.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Secondary schools

  • Progress 8 score 40.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

All-through schools

  • Progress 8 score 25.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils meeting expected standard 20.0%
  • KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard 15.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Secondary with Sixth Form schools

  • Progress 8 score 20.0%
  • English & Maths grade 4+ % 20.0%
  • Continue in education or training 20.0%
  • Sustained employment 20.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 20.0%

Sixth Form Only schools

  • Continue in education or training 40.0%
  • Sustained employment 30.0%
  • Ofsted inspection outcome 30.0%

Special schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Alternative Provision schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Independent schools

  • Ofsted inspection outcome 100.0%

Ofsted Inspection

Official inspection outcomes

Requires Improvement
Overall effectiveness
Requires Improvement
Last inspected
25 April 2023
Previous grade
Requires Improvement
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour & attitudes
Requires Improvement
Personal development
Good
Leadership & management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

Source: Ofsted inspection outcomes. Grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires Improvement, Inadequate.

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Newcastle Road
Market Drayton, TF91HF
Phone
1630652121
Website
groveschoolmarketdrayton.co.uk/

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
146580
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Secondary with Sixth Form
Address
Newcastle Road, Market Drayton, TF9 1HF
Website
http://groveschoolmarketdrayton.co.uk/
Age range
11-18
Gender
Mixed
Religious character
Does not apply
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1,206 pupils
Setting
Urban: Nearer to a major town or city
Sixth Form
Yes
Nursery
No

School Performance Data

Official government statistics

Source: DfE

School Demographics

Total Pupils
828
Free School Meals
26.1% (216 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.7% (14 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
89.3%
Needs improvement
Persistent Absence
30.4%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Real Success Rates

What happens to students after they leave this school

Continue Education
56.0%
University, college, or sixth form
Enter Employment
33.0%
Full or part-time jobs
Not in Education or Work
11.0%
NEET - needs support

Sixth Form University Progression

Where sixth form students go after graduation

University Progression
44%
Quality: Average
Sixth Form Size
18 students
Per cohort

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
52 pupils
Large Classes
Pupils per Year Group
104
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
828 pupils
11-18

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Head Teacher's Message

Welcome message from Headteacher Mitch Allsopp introducing Grove School and Sixth Form, highlighting Team Grove, the school's mission to improve life chances, and the seven-year journey from Year 7 to post-16 studies.

Curriculum Highlights

Discovery Curriculum Literacy: Literacy Confident Communicators Key Stage 3 Curriculum Key Stage 4 Curriculum Key Stage 5 Curriculum

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Financial Information

Scholarships: Available Bursaries: Available

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