The short version
Below-average SATs results. 88% capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2014).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 53% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2014
- 55% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, above the national average
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
53%
-9.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
2%
-6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
-1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
103
-2.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
105
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
19% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
2% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 44 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 637
- Capacity
- 88%
- FSM
- 54.8%
Governance
- Local authority
- Birmingham
- Head
- Ms Justine Baker (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
September 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
May 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
May 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Dawson Road, Handsworth, Birmingham, West Midlands, B21 9HB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmSt Michael's CofE Primary Academy, Handsworth
Primary · 795m away
Windsor Olympus Academy
Secondary · 1.0km away
Oasis Academy Foundry
Primary · 1.4km away
Future First Independent School
Independent · 1.5km away
St Francis Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Anglesey Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Flexible Learning School
Independent · 1.8km away
Summerfield Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Grove School's Ofsted rating?
Grove School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in October 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grove School?
Grove School currently has 637 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grove School take?
Grove School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grove School?
Grove School is in Birmingham, B21 9HB, in the Birmingham local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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