Grove Vale Primary School
About Grove Vale Primary School
Grove Vale Primary School in Sandwell has been rated Outstanding by Ofsted across every category in its most recent inspection, a grade it has now held for over a decade. The school’s academic story is best told through its Key Stage 2 results, where 83% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths combined. That figure sits well above the Sandwell local authority average of 60% and places Grove Vale first out of 83 primary schools in the borough. In the West Midlands region it ranks in the top 7% nationally, and within the top 1% of all Sandwell primaries. The school also excels at the higher standard: 17% of pupils achieved that level across all three subjects, while 56% did so in maths alone. Reading and maths average scores both sit at 109, comfortably above the national benchmark of 100.
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
16 Jul 2024Source: Ofsted, 8 Sept 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
Facilities
5Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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