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The Grove School

South Hams, TQ9 5EDPrimaryAges 3–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Nov 2023
KS2 Results
79%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
1.0×
Not oversubscribed
48 1st-choice / 48 places
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#1650 of 13,686 nationally

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

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range3 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressThe Grove, Totnes, South Hams, TQ9 5ED
HeadteacherHilary Priest
Local AuthorityDevon
Number of Pupils311
Free School Meals (FSM)16.1%
School Capacity311 / 315 (99% full)
Nursery ClassesYes

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

7 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, 14 Dec 2023. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingPhysicalLearning Difficulty

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

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Grove School

The 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.