Grove Road Primary School
About Grove Road Primary School
Grove Road Primary School is clearly a popular choice among local families, with a striking oversubscription ratio of 4.93 for its 30 Reception places in the 2025/26 admissions round. The school received 148 total applications, with 38 listing it as their first preference, of which 28 were offered places. This level of demand suggests a strong reputation within the community, though it's worth noting that the school does not publish a parent recommendation percentage in its data. Headteacher Grace Beckford leads a mixed, non-denominational state primary for children aged 3 to 11, with a nursery provision attached. The school operates at near full capacity with 234 pupils against a capacity of 236, and 22.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is slightly above the national average and reflects a diverse intake.
Key Details
The full report on this school
The inspection in plain English, admissions context, and how this school compares to nearby alternatives — all in one full school report.
- Ofsted inspection in plain EnglishStrengths, concerns and what inspectors flagged
- Parent View survey resultsWhat parents told Ofsted — when the school has 10+ responses
- Where Ofsted and parents disagreeGaps to probe + questions to ask at the open day
- Admissions & catchmentAdmission criteria, distance cutoffs (where the LA publishes them)
- Nearby schools comparedBackup options with Ofsted, demand and distance
- Attendance & behaviour dataPersistent absentees, suspensions and exclusions vs national
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Jan 2022Latest monitoring visit (27 Jan 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 25 May 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
8Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
12Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
SEN UnitSource: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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