The short version
Average GCSE results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2023).
- GCSE results are broadly in line with the national average (Attainment 8: 39.5 vs national 43.8)
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2023
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Attainment 8
Average points across 8 GCSE subjects
39.5
4.3 vs nationalEnglish & maths (grade 5+)
Strong pass in both core subjects
28%
13.6pp vs nationalEBacc entry
Academic subjects including a language
37%
A-Level Average
Mean grade across subjects
C-
A-Level Value Added
Progress vs expected
-0.09
Band 3Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Post-GCSE Destinations
These figures track pupils 6 months after leaving. Source: DfE destination measures.
Sustained destination
In education, employment or training
92%
Continuing education
Sixth form, FE college, or school
81%
Apprenticeships
Work combined with training
7%
Employment
Directly into work
4%
Not sustained
Not in education, employment or training
6%
Based on 142 leavers
Source: DfE Destination Measures 2024/25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 16 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
21% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
5% of pupils miss half or more of school sessions
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 17 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 15 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 56 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 815
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 28.4%
- Admissions
- Non-selective
Governance
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- Trust
- MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
- Head
- Mr Mitchell Allsopp (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Requires Improvement
2 official reports linked on this page, including 1 earlier report.
Location
Newcastle Road, Market Drayton, Shropshire, TF9 1HF
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmQuestions parents ask
Is The Grove School a selective school?
No. The Grove School is non-selective, so admission does not depend on an entrance exam.
What is The Grove School's Ofsted rating?
The Grove School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in April 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Grove School?
The Grove School currently has 815 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Grove School take?
The Grove School caters for pupils aged 11 to 18. It is classified as a secondary school.
Where is The Grove School?
The Grove School is in Market Drayton, TF9 1HF, in the Shropshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Grove School have a sixth form?
Yes, The Grove School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.
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