The short version
Average GCSE results.
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 41.1 vs national 43.8)
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
50%
-12.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
-4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
101
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Official DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
41.1
2.7 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
36%
5.4pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
95%
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 18 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
30% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
6% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 43 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 25 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Ages
- 4–19
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 1,090
- Capacity
- 56%
- FSM
- 30.7%
Governance
- Local authority
- Slough
- Trust
- THE SLOUGH AND EAST BERKSHIRE C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Ms Natalie Wismayer
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksOfficial inspection link pending
We have not attached an official inspection report link to this school page yet.
No official inspection report links have been attached to this school page yet.
Location
Ladbrooke Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2SR
Town setting
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Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College
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Montem Academy
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Eden Girls' School, Slough
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Islamic Shakhsiyah Foundation
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Eton College
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Questions parents ask
How many pupils attend Grove Academy?
Grove Academy currently has 1,090 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grove Academy take?
Grove Academy caters for pupils aged 4 to 19. It is classified as a all-through school.
Where is Grove Academy?
Grove Academy is in Slough, SL1 2SR, in the Slough local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grove Academy have a sixth form?
Yes, Grove Academy has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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