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The Grove School

Shropshire, TF9 1HFSecondaryAges 11–18MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Requires Improvement
Apr 2023
Progress 8
-0.48
Below average
−20+2
Competition
0.9×
Not oversubscribed
138 1st-choice / 150 places
Ranking
#2,586
of 3,141 nationally

About The Grove School

The Grove School sits in Shropshire, a local authority where the average Progress 8 score for secondary schools is -0.37, slightly below the national average. The school itself ranks 13th out of 19 similar schools in the county, placing it in the bottom half of local secondaries. For context, the top-performing peers in Shropshire include Church Stretton School, The Corbet School, and Sir John Talbot's School, all of which achieve positive Progress 8 scores. The Grove is a mixed, non-religious state secondary for pupils aged 11 to 18, with a headteacher named Mitchell Allsopp. It has capacity for 1,206 pupils but currently enrols 815, meaning it is operating well below capacity. The school is oversubscribed for Year 7 entry in 2025/26, with 193 applications for 150 places and 138 first-preference offers, suggesting it remains a popular choice locally despite its middling ranking.

Key Details

School TypeSecondary (State)
Age Range11 to 18 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressNewcastle Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1HF
HeadteacherMitchell Allsopp
Local AuthorityShropshire
Number of Pupils815
Free School Meals (FSM)28.4%
School Capacity815 / 1,206 (68% full)
Sixth FormYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

25 Apr 2023
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Overall Effectiveness
Requires improvement
Quality of Education
Good
Behaviour & Attitudes
Requires improvement
Personal Development
Good
Leadership & Management
Good
Sixth Form Provision
Good

Source: Ofsted, 5 Jul 2024. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

Facilities

9
Swimming PoolSports HallDining HallLibraryTheatrePlaying FieldsMusic RoomsChapelSixth Form Centre

Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.

Extracurriculars

17

Sports

AthleticsNetballRoundersFootballTennisCricketHockeyGymnasticsBadmintonCross Country

Clubs & Activities

DebateChessChoirNewspaperBook ClubDuke of EdinburghModel United Nations

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

SEND Support

AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultySevere LearningMulti-SensoryOther

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

School day

Verified

Teaching hours

08:40 – 15:00

Breakfast club

08:00-08:25

Source: groveschoolmarketdrayton.co.uk. Extracted automatically — confirm with the school before relying on these times.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grove School

The Grove School has been rated "Requires Improvement" by Ofsted. This means the school is not yet good, but inspectors believe it can improve with the right support and changes.