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Grove School

Birmingham, B21 9HBPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Oct 2023
KS2 Results
62%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
56 1st-choice / 58 places
Ranking
#7,074
of 13,686 nationally

About Grove School

Grove School, a large state primary in Birmingham, holds a Good rating from Ofsted, a grade it has maintained since at least its 2010 inspection. The most recent ungraded inspection in 2023 confirmed the school continues to be Good, with leadership and management, early years provision, and overall effectiveness all rated as Good. However, the most telling academic metric is the proportion of pupils reaching the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at Key Stage 2. At 62%, this figure sits just one percentage point below the Birmingham local authority average of 63%, placing Grove in the middle of the pack. Nationally, the school ranks around the 52nd percentile among all primary schools, and within Birmingham it sits at 136th out of 254 schools. This suggests a solid, broadly average performance that aligns closely with local norms, though it does not push into the top tier.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDawson Road, Birmingham, Birmingham, B21 9HB
HeadteacherJustine Baker
Local AuthorityBirmingham
Number of Pupils637
Free School Meals (FSM)54.8%
School Capacity637 / 720 (88% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Oct 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Early Years Provision
Good

Latest monitoring visit (25 Oct 2023): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 10 Oct 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Forest SchoolMusic RoomsOutdoor PlaygroundGymnasiumSports HallICT SuiteChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

12

Sports

DanceSwimmingGymnasticsCricketNetballTennis

Clubs & Activities

DramaScience ClubFilm ClubChoirArt ClubEco Club

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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