The short version
Below-average SATs results. Rated Good by Ofsted (2023).
- SATs results are below the national average, with 56% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2023
- 61% 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
56%
-6.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
3%
-5.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
104
-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 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
15% 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, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 9 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 21 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 5–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 193
- Capacity
- 73%
- FSM
- 60.6%
Governance
- Local authority
- Leicestershire
- Trust
- MOWBRAY EDUCATION TRUST LIMITED
- Head
- Mrs Hayley Cheeseman (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Good
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Asfordby Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 0HN
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Mount School
Special school · 538m away
Long Field Spencer Academy
Secondary · 736m away
Saint Francis Catholic Primary School
Primary · 881m away
Craven Lodge School
Special school · 1.3km away
Brownlow Primary School
Primary · 1.4km away
St Mary's Church of England Primary School
Primary · 1.5km away
Swallowdale Primary School and Community Centre
Primary · 1.6km away
John Ferneley College
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
The Grove Primary School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in January 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Grove Primary School?
The Grove Primary School currently has 193 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Grove Primary School take?
The Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 5 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Grove Primary School?
The Grove Primary School is in Melton Mowbray, LE13 0HN, in the Leicestershire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, The 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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