Co-op Academy Grove
Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2NL · Stoke-on-Trent · primary school
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42nd of 64 primary schools in Stoke-on-Trent we can score, 71 in total — the rest without enough published data. Local and same-phase on purpose: a national table mostly measures who attends.
Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still — 3.6/10 against 1,344 of them, against 2.9/10 nationally. Both figures are results only, without the inspection grade. A lower figure here means a stronger comparison group, not a weaker school.
How this is worked out
| Measure | Percentile | Weight | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 54.0 · 26 | 40% | 1.03 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 4.0 · 35 | 25% | 0.88 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Co-op Academy Grove overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 54.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 4.0% of pupils, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in July 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.6 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils participate in the School Council, Bullying Ambassadors, and dance performances.
Getting in
The published school roll is 317 pupils against a stated capacity of 480. These whole-school figures do not establish entry-year vacancies or the likelihood of an offer. Confirm entry-year availability and admissions criteria with the school or local authority.
Worth asking on a visit
How does the school support pupils who are below the expected standard in maths? What specific strategies are used to raise attainment in writing? How does the School Council influence school decisions?
What Ofsted said about Co-op Academy Grove
Overview
Grove Academy is described as a "welcoming and inclusive school" where pupils are "happy and keen to learn." Leaders maintain "high expectations," resulting in a positive culture where students are "tremendously proud of their school" and demonstrate strong behaviour and attitudes.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "well sequenced and organised," particularly in reading and mathematics, where staff effectively link new learning to prior knowledge.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are supported by "effective" identification systems and skilled staff adaptations, allowing them to access the same curriculum as their peers.
- Behaviour is excellent; pupils are "polite and courteous," bullying is not a problem, and attendance patterns are addressed "rapidly" through meticulous analysis.
- Students are "responsible, active citizens" who take on leadership roles, such as sports leaders and reading buddies, and are "well prepared for life in modern Britain."
Areas to improve
- The school must ensure all staff deliver the phonics programme "as precisely as is needed," as inconsistent delivery means some early readers do not progress as quickly as they might.
- In some subjects, pupils lack "secure knowledge" of what they have learned, hindering their ability to connect prior knowledge to new learning; staff must support pupils to recall and build progressively on existing knowledge.
Safeguarding
The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 41% |
| 2023/24 | 47% |
| 2024/25 | 54% |
| England | 64% |
Source: DfE Explore Education Statistics. “England” is the median of the 14,326 state schools in England we hold a 2024/25 figure for — a school-level median, not the DfE's pupil-weighted national figure.
Your offer chance
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Sibling, faith, looked-after and other criteria can override distance. Always confirm with the school or local authority.
Next dates
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2027
- Primary National Offer Day16 Apr 2027
- Primary (Reception) application deadline15 Jan 2028
- Primary National Offer Day17 Apr 2028
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