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The Grove Primary School

Cambridge, CB4 2NBPrimaryAges 4–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
53%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
28 1st-choice / 30 places
Ranking
#9,854
of 13,686 nationally

About The Grove Primary School

The Grove Primary School in Cambridge is a state primary for children aged 4 to 11, and its intake tells a distinct story. With 249 pupils on roll against a capacity of 420, the school is operating well below its physical size, which may reflect local demographic shifts or parental preference patterns. However, demand is strong: for 30 places in the 2025/26 admissions round, the school received 69 total applications, making it officially oversubscribed with a ratio of 2.3 applicants per place. Of those, 28 were first-preference applications, and 25 first-preference offers were made. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 47.9 per cent, which is notably high compared with the national average for primary schools, and suggests a community with significant socio-economic diversity. The school is led by headteacher Elspeth Rowe and has no religious character. It also offers nursery provision, which can be a practical draw for local families looking for continuity from early years through to Year 6.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range4 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressCampkin Road, Cambridge, Cambridge, CB4 2NB
HeadteacherElspeth Rowe
Local AuthorityCambridgeshire
Number of Pupils249
Free School Meals (FSM)47.9%
School Capacity249 / 420 (59% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

28 Nov 2023
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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, 21 Jan 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

7
Art StudiosMusic RoomsICT SuiteSports HallSensory RoomGymnasiumChapel

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

9

Sports

Cross CountryRoundersCricketFootball

Clubs & Activities

Book ClubScience ClubGardeningArt ClubCoding

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

SEND Support

AutismMental HealthSpeech & LanguagePhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

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

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