SchoolScoresGrove Academy
Free school · All-through, ages 4 to 19 · Mixed · Sixth form
Part of THE SLOUGH AND EAST BERKSHIRE C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Ladbrooke Road, Slough, SL1 2SR
01753 517359 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted report card from the inspection that started on 14 April 2026 , published 7 June 2026.
In short: 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding met.
Since November 2025 Ofsted grades each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. How report cards work.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| SafeguardingWhether pupils are kept safe. Met or not met. | Met |
| InclusionHow well the school supports disadvantaged pupils and pupils with special educational needs. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Curriculum and teachingWhat pupils are taught and how well they are taught it. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| AchievementHow well pupils learn and the results they get. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Attendance and behaviourWhether pupils come to school and how they behave. | Needs attention Fourth of five grades. Below the expected standard; the school needs to improve this. |
| Personal development and wellbeingPupils' wider development, character and wellbeing. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Early yearsNursery and reception classes. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
| Leadership and governanceHow well leaders and governors run the school. | Expected standard Middle of five grades. Meets the standard Ofsted expects. |
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
52 pupils in this year group.
50% — 20 points below the Slough average, and 12 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Slough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 50% | 70% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 2% | 13% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 62% | 81% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 63% | 78% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 60% | 80% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 102 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 101 | 107 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
GCSEs (key stage 4, age 16), 2024/25
99 pupils in this year group.
36% — 21 points below the Slough average, and 9 points below the England average.
| Measure | This school | Slough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade 5 or above in English and maths | 36% | 58% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 scoreAverage of each pupil's grades across 8 GCSE-level subjects, with English and maths counted twice. Around 50 means grade 5s on average. | 41.1 | 53.1 | 46.1 |
| EBacc average point scoreAverage points across the English Baccalaureate subjects: English, maths, sciences, a language and history or geography. | 4.0 | 4.8 | 4.1 |
Progress 8 isn't shown. DfE didn't publish it for 2024/25 because this year group's key stage 2 tests in 2020 were cancelled, and older progress scores aren't comparable.
Source: DfE key stage 4 performance tables, 2024/25. England figures are for state-funded schools.
Admissions
Apply through the council where you live, even if the school is in a different council area. This school is in Slough. The national closing date for secondary applications is 31 October, and offers are sent on 1 March.
How hard is it to get in (Year 7)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 60 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 17 |
| Of those, offered a place | 17 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 93 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.4 · 2025: 0.6 · 2026: 0.3
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
How hard is it to get in (Reception)?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 40 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 31 |
| Of those, offered a place | 31 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 63 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 0.6 · 2025: 0.7 · 2026: 0.8
This isn't your chance of getting a place. That depends on the school's admissions rules (for example siblings, distance or faith) and where you live. Source: DfE applications and offers, September 2026 intake.
Pupils, staff and SEND
| Pupils | This school | Slough | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 4th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 61% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 31.6% | 22.7%* | 28.9% |
| With an education, health and care plan Joint 8th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 43% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 2.7% | 2.7%* | 3.1% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 4th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 42% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 12.7% | 9.0%* | 13.4% |
| English as an additional language 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 99% of 3,448 state secondary schools in England. | 74.5% | 43.5%* | 19.2% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 14th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 29% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 9.7% | 7.2%* | 8.4% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 15th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 14% of 3,411 state secondary schools in England. | 32.1% | 20.7%* | 23.4% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils 9th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 75% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 7.1 | 11.7 | 21.2 |
| Pupils suspended at least once 8th lowest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Lower than 80% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 3.4% | 5.6% | 7.3% |
| Pupils permanently excluded8 pupils | 0.73% | 0.16% | 0.23% |
| Pupils per teacher 1st highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 98% of 3,442 state secondary schools in England. | 21.3 | 16.8 | 16.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 6th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 78% of 3,445 state secondary schools in England. | 13.1 | 12.6 | 11.8 |
| Teachers who left during the year Joint 9th highest of 16 state secondary schools in Slough. Higher than 52% of 3,430 state secondary schools in England. | 13.6% | 20.3%* | 14.2%* |
Comparisons are with secondary schools. Scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) figures. For absence and suspensions lower is better, so their scales run green to red; blue scales describe the school's pupils and staff and aren't good or bad. * Calculated by SchoolScores from the council's or England's schools, weighted by pupils (or teachers, for turnover); other figures are published by DfE. Sources: DfE school census 2024/25; DfE pupil absence 2024/25; DfE suspensions and permanent exclusions 2024/25; DfE school workforce census 2025/26; DfE teacher turnover 2024/25.
Nearby secondary schools
- Slough and Eton Church of England Business and Enterprise College 0.3 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 38% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eden Girls' School, Slough 0.6 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2018), confirmed 2024 · 68% grade 5+ English and maths
- Eton College 0.9 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI · 78% A*/A at A level
- Herschel Grammar School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2024) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- The Westgate School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 35% grade 5+ English and maths
- Long Close School 1.1 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Baylis Court School 1.3 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 2 strong, 5 expected · 59% grade 5+ English and maths
- St Joseph's Catholic High School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 1 strong, 6 expected · 43% grade 5+ English and maths
- Upton Court Grammar School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Outstanding (2022) · 99% grade 5+ English and maths
- Lynch Hill Enterprise Academy 1.4 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2025) · 31% grade 5+ English and maths
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is Grove Academy's Ofsted rating?
Grove Academy was inspected under Ofsted's report card format in 14 April 2026. Report cards grade each area on a five-point scale instead of giving one overall grade. Its grades were 4 expected, 3 needs attention, and safeguarding was met.
How did Grove Academy do in its GCSEs?
In 2024/25, 36% of pupils grade 5 or above in English and maths, 9 points below the England average of 45%.
Is Grove Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 17 families put Grove Academy as their first choice for 60 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 17 of those families were offered a place. Whether you get a place depends on the school's admissions rules and where you live.
Sources
- School details: Get Information about Schools (DfE), 26 September 2026. URN 149897.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25, GCSEs 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.