The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2017).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 78% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2017
- The school is at capacity (114% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
78%
+16.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
17%
+9.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 14 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
20% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
3% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 25 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 13 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 37 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 479
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 30.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Surrey
- Head
- Mr Dan Tuck (Head of School)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
9 official reports linked on this page, including 8 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Good
July 2017 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
January 2013 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
May 2012 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Inadequate
October 2011 | Full Inspection
Monitoring visit
November 2010 | Monitoring Visit
Full inspection: Satisfactory
July 2009 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Satisfactory
June 2006 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
November 1999 | Full Inspection
Location
Terrace Road, Grovelands Primary Schoo, Walton on Thames, Surrey, KT12 2EB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmHeathside Walton-on-Thames
Secondary · Very close
Walton Oak Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Ashley Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
The Danesfield Manor School
Independent · 1.6km away
Ashley Park School
Independent · 1.6km away
Beauclerc Infant and Nursery School
Primary · 1.7km away
Hawkedale Primary School
Primary · 1.9km away
The Beech House School
Independent · 1.9km away
Questions parents ask
What is Grovelands Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grovelands Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in March 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grovelands Primary School?
Grovelands Primary School currently has 479 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grovelands Primary School take?
Grovelands Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grovelands Primary School?
Grovelands Primary School is in Walton on Thames, KT12 2EB, in the Surrey local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grovelands Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grovelands Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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