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The Grove School is a non-selective academy. It has about 830 boys and girls aged between 11 and 18. In April 2023 the school was rated ‘Requires Improvement’ by Ofsted.
This school is a member of Marches Academy Trust. (Other schools in this trust include Sir John Talbot's School, Shrewsbury Academy, Idsall School and The Marches School.)
Particular strengths include Admissions, Finances and Representation. Relative weaknesses include Sixth form and Disadvantaged pupils.
The school's overall score (out of 100) is given below. Coloured segments show the contributions of each indicator, explained in more detail below. Hover over the segments for details. Personalise the score by clicking on the button to set your own priorities.
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| Distance (miles) |
Score | Name |
|---|---|---|
| 8.8 | Madeley High School | |
| 9.1 | Sir John Talbot's School | |
| 10.3 | Haberdashers' Adams | |
| 10.5 | Brine Leas School | |
| 10.6 | Newport Girls' High School Academy | |
| 10.7 | The Burton Borough School | |
| 11.0 | The Thomas Adams School | |
| 11.2 | Shavington Academy | |
| 11.6 | Malbank School and Sixth Form College | |
| 11.7 | Newcastle Academy | |
| 11.7 | Sir Thomas Boughey Academy | |
| 12.2 | Clayton Hall Academy |
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Admissions: Excellent. The occupancy rate is very low and the offer rate is quite high. There is no compulsory entrance exam.
Finances: Above average. The school budget has been roughly in balance
Representation: Slightly out of balance. The socio-economic mix and ethnic representation are both slightly out of balance with the local community. Show details
Environment: About average. Air pollution and traffic accidents are roughly average, while crime is quite high.
Destinations: Below average. The proportion of students going on to education or training at 16 is roughly average, while at 18 (allowing for attainment) it is very low. Show details
Attendance: Below average. Pupil absence rates and the incidence of persistent absence are both quite high.
Disadvantaged pupils: Poor. Progress up to age 16 is poor. Destinations at 16 are below average. Destinations at 18 (allowing for attainment) are poor.
Attainment: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This doesn't take into account pupils' prior performance. For that, see Progress.)
Progress: Poor. Up to age 16 it is below average, while at ages 16-18 it is poor. (This takes into account pupils' prior performance. For information about actual grades, see Attainment.)
Sixth form: Poor. Attainment, progress and destinations are all poor.
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