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Grove Academy
Inadequategraded 16/02/2022Ages 4–191,090 pupils
Grove Academy is an all-through school for pupils aged 4 to 19 in Slough. The school has around 1,090 pupils on roll. It was most recently inspected by Ofsted in 16/02/2022 and continues to develop its provision for pupils. Recent GCSE results show an average Attainment 8 score of 41 and 43% of pupils gaining a grade 5 or above in English and maths. Families comparing schools in Slough can view Grove Academy's Ofsted rating, GCSE results and exact location free on NestScope.
Ofsted — sub-judgements
Quality of educationRequires Improvement
Behaviour & attitudesInadequate
Personal developmentRequires Improvement
Leadership & managementInadequate
Last inspected 16/02/2022
Attendance & staffing
Attendance90.7%England avg 93.5%
Persistent absence30.9%England avg 17.5%
Pupils per teacher35.1England avg 19.6
Teachers with QTS86%England avg 98%
DfE — absence & workforce, 2025/26
Pupil intake
Free school meals34.0%England avg 26.3%
English not first language72.6%England avg 18.6%
DfE school census, 2025/26
Primary results — Key Stage 2
Expected standard (RWM)-52%England avg -22%
Higher standard (RWM)-10%England avg -7%
DfE, 2023/24 · progress centres on 0, shown with its 95% confidence interval
GCSE results — Key Stage 4
Attainment 841.1
Progress 80
Grade 5+ English & maths36%
Grade 4+ English & maths52%
EBacc entry95%
EBacc average point score4.03
DfE, 2024/25
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