Grove Junior School
Nailsea, BS48 4YZ · North Somerset · primary school
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28th of 56 primary schools in North Somerset we can score, 64 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 the 4,259 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2/10 among them, against 5.1/10 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 | 65.0 · 52 | 40% | 2.07 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 7.0 · 51 | 25% | 1.27 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grove Junior School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 65.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 7.0%, matching the national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in 2022. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 4.2 out of 10 among them, against 5.1 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
Pupils join the School Council, Eco Council, Play Leaders and House Captains. Sports include gymnastics, football, dodgeball, athletics, kurling, cup stacking, archery and surfing. Arts activities feature Candlelit Carols, Carols at Clifton Cathedral, Raise the Roof, the Year 2 North Somerset Music Festival, Nativity, the Year 6 Summer Production and Whiteoak’s Got Talent. Trips visit the Roman Baths, Bristol Zoo, SS Great Britain and a residential site. An after-school club is available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 227 pupils against a stated capacity of 240. 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.
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What Ofsted said about Grove Junior School
Overview
Grove Junior School continues to be a good school where pupils enjoy their education and demonstrate strong learning behaviours. Leaders have implemented a well-designed curriculum that supports high expectations, resulting in polite, courteous pupils who take pride in their work. The school fosters positive relationships and provides effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities.
Strengths
- Pupils are "polite and courteous" with "positive" relationships, reporting that "little bullying takes place."
- The curriculum is "well-designed and sequenced," particularly in mathematics where pupils are "enthusiastic" and solve problems accurately.
- Staff have "high expectations," and pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities are "well supported" with adapted curricula.
- Leaders provide "many opportunities to enhance pupils’ personal development," including enrichment activities and representation on the school council.
- Staff workload and well-being are positively impacted by leaders’ actions, and governors provide "valuable support and challenge."
Areas to improve
- Leaders should "further promote a love of reading" as they have not yet built a culture of reading for pleasure, leaving too many pupils disinterested.
- Leaders must ensure new curriculums are "implemented effectively" in all subjects, as sequences of learning are not fully embedded in a few areas, hindering pupils' recall of prior knowledge.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with a "strong culture of vigilance," robust recruitment processes, and staff who understand how to record and report concerns.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 75% |
| 2023/24 | 72% |
| 2024/25 | 65% |
| 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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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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