The short version
Average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 65% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (100% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
65%
+3.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
14%
+6.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
+1.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
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.
6% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 41 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 4–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 632
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 9.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Essex
- Trust
- GROVE WOOD ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Richard Green (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8UA
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmWyburns Primary School
Primary · 971m away
The FitzWimarc School
Secondary · 1.5km away
Edward Francis Primary School
Primary · 1.6km away
Edwards Hall Primary School
Primary · 1.7km away
Rayleigh Primary School
Primary · 2.0km away
Lift Westerings
Primary · 2.3km away
Glebe Primary School
Primary · 2.4km away
Glebe Junior School and Unit for Hearing Impaired
Primary · 2.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is Grove Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grove Wood Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in December 2024. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grove Wood Primary School?
Grove Wood Primary School currently has 632 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grove Wood Primary School take?
Grove Wood Primary School caters for pupils aged 4 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grove Wood Primary School?
Grove Wood Primary School is in Rayleigh, SS6 8UA, in the Essex local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grove Wood Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grove Wood Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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