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Grove Primary Academy

Wolverhampton, WV2 1HZPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
May 2024
KS2 Results
49%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
51 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
#10,980
of 13,686 nationally

About Grove Primary Academy

Grove Primary Academy sits within Wolverhampton local authority, a primary school that ranks 50th out of 60 similar schools in the area, placing it in the bottom half of the local league table. For context, the top-performing peers nearby include St Bartholomew's Church of England Primary School, Oak Meadow Primary School, and Parkfield Primary School, all of which achieved higher ranking scores. The school is led by headteacher Philip Salisbury and caters to 460 pupils aged 3 to 11, which is above its official capacity of 420. A significant 55.4 per cent of pupils are eligible for free school meals, well above the national average, reflecting the school's role in a community with considerable socio-economic challenges. Despite these pressures, the school has maintained a Good rating from Ofsted across its two most recent inspections, the latest of which took place in 2024. The nearest Outstanding-rated primary school is East Park Academy, located 1.7 kilometres away.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCaledonia Road, Wolverhampton, Wolverhampton, WV2 1HZ
HeadteacherPhilip Salisbury
Local AuthorityWolverhampton
Number of Pupils460
Free School Meals (FSM)55.4%
School Capacity460 / 420 (110% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 May 2024
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Good
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Jun 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Forest SchoolSports HallPlaying FieldsSensory RoomMusic RoomsArt StudiosLibraryOutdoor PlaygroundChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

NetballGymnasticsFootballDanceCricketCross CountryRounders

Clubs & Activities

CodingChessFilm ClubGardeningArt Club

Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionLearning Difficulty

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Grove Primary Academy

Grove Primary Academy has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.