SchoolScoresThe Grove Primary Academy
Academy · Primary, ages 4 to 11 · Mixed
Part of THE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
Chobham Road, Frimley, Camberley, GU16 8PG
0127622447 · School website · Map and directions
Ofsted inspection
Ofsted rated this school Good at the inspection that started on 19 March 2013. This inspection was of the school before it changed to its current form (for example, before becoming an academy).
This inspection used Ofsted's older format with four grades: Outstanding, Good, Requires improvement and Inadequate. Newer inspections use report cards. What changed.
| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Quality of education | Good |
| Outcomes for pupils | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
Since then, a shorter ungraded inspection on 26 June 2024: Ofsted found the school was still Good.
Read the full Ofsted reports for this school
Source: Ofsted state-funded schools inspection data.
What parents say
83 parents answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025.
Camberley comparisons use the 9 of its 18 state primary schools with comparable results. The other 9 have no published Parent View results (Ofsted only publishes a survey once at least 10 parents answer) or used Ofsted's newer questions, which we don't compare with the older ones.
| Statement | This school | Camberley | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| My child is happy at this school 6th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Camberley. Higher than 31% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 92% | 92% | 89% |
| My child feels safe at this school 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Camberley. Higher than 22% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 90% | 93% | 90% |
| The school makes sure pupils are well behaved 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Camberley. Higher than 41% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 89% | 89% | 84% |
| Bullying was dealt with quickly and effectivelyOf 37 parents whose child had been bullied 5th highest of 7 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Camberley. Higher than 29% of 6,022 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 46% | 56% | 51% |
| Concerns were dealt with properlyOf 66 parents who had raised a concern 7th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Camberley. Higher than 23% of 8,398 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 73% | 82% | 76% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent 5th highest of 9 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in Camberley. Higher than 25% of 8,868 state primary schools with comparable Parent View results in England. | 83%said yes | 89% | 84% |
Parents choose whether to take part, so these answers may not represent all families. Figures are the share who agree or strongly agree. England figures are all parents answering the same questions over the same period, for state-funded schools. Camberley figures pool parents at the Camberley schools compared, from each school's latest survey, so survey dates differ between schools. The scales run from lower (left) to higher (right) agreement, and the dot marks this school among state schools of the same phase that used the same survey questions. The third it falls in is coloured: green for the top third, amber the middle, red the bottom. This survey used Ofsted's previous Parent View questions, which changed in November 2025. Source: Ofsted Parent View management information.
Results
Key stage 2 (SATs, age 11), 2024/25
66 pupils in this year group.
65% — about the same as the Surrey average, and 3 points above the England average.
| Measure | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65% | 66% | 62% |
| Reached the higher standard in reading, writing and maths | 3% | 11% | 8% |
| Met the expected standard in reading | 80% | 80% | 75% |
| Met the expected standard in writing | 73% | 75% | 72% |
| Met the expected standard in maths | 77% | 78% | 74% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 107 | 107 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 is the expected standard. | 106 | 106 | 105 |
Source: DfE key stage 2 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 Surrey. The national closing date for primary applications is 15 January, and offers are sent on 16 April.
How hard is it to get in?
For the September 2026 intake there were fewer first-choice applications than places.
| Places offered | 46 |
|---|---|
| Families who put it first | 35 |
| Of those, offered a place | 35 (100%) |
| Families who listed it at all | 113 |
First-choice applications per place: 2024: 1.0 · 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
Specialist SEND provision: this school has a SEN unit with 14 places for speech, language and communication needs. These places are usually allocated through the council's SEND team.
| Pupils | This school | Surrey | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eligible for free school meals in the last 6 years 6th highest of 18 state primary schools in Camberley. Higher than 45% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 19.3% | 15.1%* | 26.3% |
| With an education, health and care plan 1st highest of 18 state primary schools in Camberley. Higher than 96% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.8% | 4.2%* | 3.5% |
| Receiving special educational needs support 13th highest of 18 state primary schools in Camberley. Higher than 13% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 8.6% | 13.0%* | 15.0% |
| English as an additional language 5th highest of 18 state primary schools in Camberley. Higher than 71% of 16,656 state primary schools in England. | 23.2% | 17.7%* | 23.4% |
| Overall absence (sessions missed) 16th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Camberley. Lower than 37% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 5.5% | 4.9%* | 5.2% |
| Persistently absent (missed 10% or more) 13th lowest of 18 state primary schools in Camberley. Lower than 38% of 16,640 state primary schools in England. | 13.8% | 10.7%* | 13.0% |
| Suspensions per 100 pupils Joint 1st lowest of 18 state primary schools in Camberley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0 | 2.9 | 2.5 |
| Pupils suspended at least once Joint 1st lowest of 18 state primary schools in Camberley. Lower than 69% of 16,651 state primary schools in England. | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.1% |
| Pupils permanently excluded0 pupils | 0.00% | 0.04% | 0.03% |
| Pupils per teacher 9th highest of 18 state primary schools in Camberley. Higher than 56% of 16,642 state primary schools in England. | 21.1 | 21.1 | 20.7 |
| Pupils per adult (teachers and support staff) 14th highest of 18 state primary schools in Camberley. Higher than 25% of 16,653 state primary schools in England. | 9.3 | 10.8 | 10.6 |
| Teachers who left during the year 7th highest of 17 state primary schools in Camberley. Higher than 64% of 15,063 state primary schools in England. | 16.9% | 15.9%* | 14.4%* |
Comparisons are with primary 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.
SEND provision: Get Information about Schools (DfE).
Nearby primary schools
- Lakeside Nursery and Primary Academy 0.2 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2023 · 62% met expected standard (KS2)
- St Augustine's Catholic Primary School 0.3 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023) · 81% met expected standard (KS2)
- Ravenscote Junior School 0.5 miles · Ofsted: No overall grade (2024) · 67% met expected standard (KS2)
- Sandringham Infant and Nursery Academy 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024
- Frimley CofE School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2015, before conversion), confirmed 2024 · 77% met expected standard (KS2)
- South Camberley Primary and Nursery School 0.9 miles · Ofsted: Good (2022) · 69% met expected standard (KS2)
- Prior Heath Infant School 1.0 miles · Ofsted: Report card 2026: 5 expected, 2 needs attention
- Cross Farm Infant Academy 1.2 miles · Ofsted: Requires improvement (2023)
- Lyndhurst School 1.4 miles · Independent, inspected by ISI
- Heather Ridge Infant School 1.4 miles · Ofsted: Good (2023)
Straight-line distance. Distance isn't the same as a catchment area.
Questions parents ask
What is The Grove Primary Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Grove Primary Academy was rated Good by Ofsted at its inspection in 19 March 2013. At a shorter ungraded inspection in 26 June 2024, Ofsted found the school was still Good.
How did The Grove Primary Academy do in its SATs?
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, 3 points above the England average of 62%.
Would parents recommend The Grove Primary Academy?
83% of the 83 parents who answered Ofsted's Parent View survey between 2 April 2024 and 7 April 2025 said they would recommend The Grove Primary Academy to another parent. Parents choose whether to respond, so this may not represent all families.
Is The Grove Primary Academy oversubscribed?
For the September 2026 intake, 35 families put The Grove Primary Academy as their first choice for 46 places: fewer first-choice applications than places. 35 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 142380.
- Inspections: Ofsted management information, data to 31 August 2026.
- Parent views: Ofsted Parent View, 2 April 2024 to 7 April 2025.
- Results: DfE school performance tables, Key stage 2 2024/25.
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Page updated 26 September 2026.