Grove Academy

A inadequate free schools school in Slough. Explore Ofsted ratings, admissions information, and performance data for Grove Academy.

Slough, SL12SR Ofsted: Inadequate Age 4-19 Mixed intake
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Performance Score

Overall school rating

37

/ 100

All-through weighted harmonic mean of 5 indicators

Indicators used for All-through schools

Progress 8 score
53.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 25.0%
Raw: -0.06
English & Maths grade 4+ %
52.1
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 55.8%
KS2 pupils meeting expected standard
32.4
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: 38.0%
KS2 pupils exceeding expected standard
33.3
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 15.0%
Raw: 0.0%
Ofsted inspection outcome
25.0
/ 100 normalized
Weight: 20.0%
Raw: Inadequate

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

Inadequate
Overall effectiveness
Inadequate
Last inspected
16 February 2022
Category of concern
SWK
Quality of education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudes
Inadequate
Personal development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & management
Inadequate
Safeguarding
Not effective

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

Contact Information

How to reach this school

Source: GIAS
Address
Ladbrooke Road
Slough, SL12SR
Phone
1753517359
Website
groveacademy.co.uk

Location

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Source: Geocoding
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School Information

Basic details and characteristics

Source: GIAS
URN
149897
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Address
Ladbrooke Road, Slough, SL1 2SR
Website
www.groveacademy.co.uk
Age range
4-19
Gender
Mixed
School status
Open
Trust/MAT
THE SLOUGH AND EAST BERKSHIRE C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1940 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
1,032
Free School Meals
27.4% (283 pupils)
Special Educational Needs
1.8% (19 pupils)

Daily Attendance

Attendance Rate
90.7%
Good
Persistent Absence
30.9%
Missing 10%+ of school days

Key Performance Indicators

EBacc Entry:
32.5 (+13.1 vs average)

Calculated Fields

Derived insights and analysis

Source: Calculated

Class Size Information

Average Class Size
32 pupils
Average
Pupils per Year Group
64
Average across all year groups
Total School Size
1,032 pupils
4-19

From the School Website

Information extracted from the school's own website

Source: School Website

Ethos & Values

"Be ready; be respectful; be safe"

Relentless Readers Knowledge Retrievers Critical Connectors Quality Talkers Active Learners Future Leaders Active Citizens

Head Teacher's Message

Grove Academy Headteacher Natalie Wismayer emphasises unlocking potential, strong partnerships with parents, high standards, inclusive and safe learning, and celebrating achievements; welcoming students of all abilities.

Facilities

Fitness suite Primary Library Secondary Library The Bistro

Curriculum Highlights

Grove Curriculum across all-through school (Reception to Year 11) Grove 5 principles: Relentless Readers; Knowledge Retrievers; Critical Connectors; Quality Talkers; Active Learners Democracy, The Rule of Law, Individual Liberty, Mutual Respect, and Tolerance (British Values)

Wraparound Care

Breakfast Club: Yes

Admissions Criteria

For Year 2026 intake oversubscription criteria: 1 Looked After Child; 2 Exceptional Medical/Social Needs; 3 Siblings; 4 Children of Staff; 5 Catchment Area; 6 Distance; 7 Tie Breaker; 8 Multiple Births; 9 Waiting List.