The short version
Below-average SATs results. Nearly full. Rated Good by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 50% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2019
- This is a Church of England school, so faith criteria may apply to admissions
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
4%
-4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
102
-3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 11 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
14% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
1% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 27 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 18 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
- Character
- Church of England
Numbers
- Pupils
- 189
- Capacity
- 90%
- FSM
- 25.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Oxfordshire
- Trust
- OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Donna Blake (Head Teacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
North Drive, Grove, Wantage, Oxfordshire, OX12 7PW
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmMillbrook Primary School
Primary · 486m away
St Johns CofE Academy
All-through · Grammar · 1.2km away
Wantage Primary Academy
Primary · 2.0km away
Fitzwaryn School
Special school · 2.1km away
Charlton Primary School
Primary · 2.3km away
St James Church of England Primary School, Hanney
Primary · 2.4km away
Stockham Primary School
Primary · 2.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Grove Church of England School's Ofsted rating?
Grove Church of England School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in September 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grove Church of England School?
Grove Church of England School currently has 189 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grove Church of England School take?
Grove Church of England School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grove Church of England School?
Grove Church of England School is in Wantage, OX12 7PW, in the Oxfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grove Church of England School have a sixth form?
No, Grove Church of England School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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