Grove Academy is an all-through free school in Slough, South East. It has not yet been rated by students on y.school. Be the first to rate this free school and help other students and parents understand what the school experience is really like.
In terms of academic performance, Grove Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.06 (below the national average), an Attainment 8 score of 40.4, 56% of students achieving grade 4+ in English and Maths, 38% of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths at KS2.
The school has 1,090 pupils on roll, a teacher turnover rate of 29.9%, 22% of pupils eligible for free school meals, an overall absence rate of 9.3%.
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Grove Academy has a Progress 8 score of -0.06, which is below the national average of 0. Progress 8 measures how much progress students make between the end of Key Stage 2 and their GCSE results, compared to students with similar starting points nationally.
The school's Attainment 8 score is 40.4. Attainment 8 measures the average achievement of students across 8 qualifications including English, Maths, three EBacc subjects, and three open group qualifications.
56% of students at Grove Academy achieved grade 4 or above in both English and Maths GCSEs.
At Grove Academy, 38% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths combined at the end of Key Stage 2.
54% met the expected standard in reading and 61% in maths.
Grove Academy has an overall absence rate of 9.3%. The national average for primary schools is approximately 4.0%.
The teacher turnover rate at Grove Academy is 29.9%. This measures the percentage of teachers who left the school in the past year.
Grove Academy has 1,090 pupils on roll.
22% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which is used as a proxy for socioeconomic disadvantage.
Source: Department for Education, Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score.
Grove Academy was rated "Inadequate" by Ofsted following an inspection in February 2022 (4 years ago). Based on Ofsted's inspection cycle, Grove Academy is overdue for reinspection.
An "Inadequate" rating is the lowest Ofsted judgement, indicating serious concerns about the quality of education or safeguarding. The school will receive intensive monitoring and may be placed in special measures.
Note: From November 2025, Ofsted replaced single-word judgements with detailed report cards covering multiple categories. While Grove Academy's rating shown above was awarded under the previous system, Ofsted now provides more granular assessments. For the most up-to-date inspection information, check the school's report card on the Ofsted website.
Ofsted data is displayed for context only and does not influence the Student Score. For the official Ofsted report, visit reports.ofsted.gov.uk.
Crime Nearby
398/mo
Within ~1 mile (Police.uk)
Violent Crime
130/mo
33% of total
Air Quality
Good
NO₂: 16 µg/m³ · PM2.5: 8
Bus Stops
6
Within 500m
Nearest Station
Slough Rail Station
1.4km away
Source: Police.uk, DEFRA UK-Air, DfT NaPTAN. Based on the school's location — actual conditions may vary.
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Other schools in the Slough area
This inspection was 4 years ago. Schools are typically re-inspected every 4 years — this rating may no longer reflect the current school.
Quality of Education
Requires Improvement
Behaviour & Attitudes
Inadequate
Personal Development
Requires Improvement
Leadership & Management
Inadequate
Source: Department for Education / Ofsted. Data shown for context only — does not influence the Student Score. Small schools may show extreme percentages due to small sample sizes.