The short version
Above-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 68% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2022
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
68%
+6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
10%
+2.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+3.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 8 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
9% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 33 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 324
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 19%
Governance
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Rachel Kounnas
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
5 official reports linked on this page, including 4 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Framfield Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR33 8RQ
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWarren School
Special school · 917m away
The Everitt Academy
Free school · 976m away
Sunrise Academy
Free school · 976m away
Elm Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Elm Tree Community Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Carlton Colville Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Dell Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Pakefield High School
Secondary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grove Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grove Primary School?
Grove Primary School currently has 324 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grove Primary School take?
Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grove Primary School?
Grove Primary School is in Lowestoft, NR33 8RQ, in the Suffolk local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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