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Grove Primary Academy
- Primary
- Wolverhampton WV2 1HZ
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Early years provision | Good |
| Previous inspection grade | Good |
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Foundational Skills: Reading and writing are prioritised, with skilled staff teaching early reading well.
Success of the Curriculum: The curriculum is well-sequenced and ambitious for all pupils. Recent improvements have brought greater clarity.
Areas Needing Improvement: Inconsistencies in writing instruction lead to varied pupil achievement.
Performance in Maths & Reading: Maths and early reading are prioritized, with effective support for those who fall behind.
Support for Falling Behind: Pupils who fall behind in reading are quickly identified and receive effective support to catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Pupils are polite, respectful, and kind; rare poor behavior is effectively managed.
Support for SEND Pupils: Pupils with SEND are identified swiftly and receive effective support, but some do not attend school regularly.
Managing Bullying and Pupil Safety: Staff consistently apply behavior management strategies, ensuring pupils feel safe.
Promotion of Welfare and Safety: High-quality spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development promotes wellbeing and respect for differences.
Parent Feedback: Parents can provide feedback through Ofsted Parent View.
Parental Involvement: The school engages with parents to improve attendance but needs to identify barriers more effectively.
Extracurricular Activities: A wide range of activities, including book club sessions, author visits, and a book tasting café.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers feel valued and listened to; workload has been reduced.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: The school's appraisal system accurately identifies priorities for improvement.
Impact on Student Progress: Teachers present new learning clearly, but need to check pupil understanding more consistently.
Teaching Staff Challenges: Turbulence in staffing has hampered progress, but improvements are underway.
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About Us
Grove Primary Academy is a Primary, Co-Ed school located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
It has 451 students from age 3-11 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1.
At this school, 37% 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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| Phase of Education | Primary | Primary | Primary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Academies | Academies | Academies |
| Snobe grade |
A+
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A
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A
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| Ofset report | Good | Good | - |
| Age range | 3-11 | 3-11 | 5-11 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 20.7 | 21.4 | 26 |
| Proficient Math | 101 | 103 | 111 |
| Proficient Read | 102 | 105 | 108 |
| 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 | 101 | 96 | 97 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 37% | 59.16% | 55.96% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% | 7.7% | 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 | -0.9 | Below Average |
| Writing | -1.2 | Below Average |
| Maths | -1.5 | 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 | 104 1 | 96 | 96 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 49% 6 | 59.12% | 60.44% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 8% 3 | 8.91% | 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 | 1.4 | Above Average |
| Writing | -0.1 | Average |
| Maths | 1.5 | Above 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 | 103 1 | 95 | 94 |
| Reading | 102 | 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 | 55% 3 | 59.52% | 59.51% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 5% 1 | 8.05% | 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 | -2 | Below Average |
| Writing | 0.8 | Above 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 | 104 | 90 | 93 |
| Reading | 102 | 90 | 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 | 52% | 52.46% | 56.29% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 4% | 7.71% | 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 | 5.0 | Well Above Average |
| Writing | 4.8 | Well Above Average |
| Maths | 4.8 | Well Above 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 | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd 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 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
20 : 1
Student teacher ratio at Grove Primary Academy
Local authority ratio 18 : 1