The Grove School
About The Grove School
The Grove School in South Hams is clearly a popular choice among local families. For the 2025/26 intake, the school received 74 applications for just 48 places, giving an oversubscription ratio of 1. 54, meaning over half of applicants missed out. All 48 first-preference families were offered a place, which suggests that while demand is high, those who put it as their top choice have a strong chance. The school is a state primary for mixed genders aged 3 to 11, with a nursery on site, and is led by headteacher Hilary Priest. It currently has 311 pupils, just shy of its 315 capacity, and 16. 1 per cent of children are eligible for free school meals. In its most recent Ofsted inspection in 2023, the school was rated Good across all categories, including behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and leadership. That’s a step down from its previous Outstanding rating in 2010, but still a solid endorsement.
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
7 Nov 2023Source: Ofsted, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
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