Grove Primary Academy
Wolverhampton, WV2 1HZ · Wolverhampton · primary school
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55th of 62 primary schools in Wolverhampton we can score, 72 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 — 3.4/10 against 653 of them, against 2.4/10 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 | 57.0 · 32 | 40% | 1.29 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 0.0 · 10 | 25% | 0.26 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
Grove Primary Academy overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 57.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 0.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in June 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (3.4 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Getting in
The published school roll is 441 pupils against a stated capacity of 420. 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
What specific support is available for pupils who have not reached the expected standard in maths? How does the curriculum ensure progression for those aiming for the higher standard?
What Ofsted said about Grove Primary Academy
Overview
Grove Primary Academy is a school where ‘honesty, respect and trust’ underpin daily life, resulting in polite and respectful pupils who work hard. The report states that ‘the school is now back on track’ after previous staffing turbulence, with leaders having identified clear priorities for improvement. Overall, the school provides a good quality of education, with effective safeguarding and high-quality personal development.
Strengths
- Pupils are ‘polite and respectful’, and staff effectively manage behaviour using a ‘traffic light system’.
- The curriculum is ‘well-sequenced’ and ‘ambitious for all pupils’, with teachers presenting new learning clearly.
- Reading is prioritised with ‘diverse high-quality books’, and skilled staff teach early reading very well.
- Children in the early years ‘settle well into school life’ and are ‘well prepared for the next stage in their learning’.
- Pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘identified swiftly’ and receive effective support.
Areas to improve
- Some pupils, particularly those with SEND, do not attend school regularly; the school should ‘identify the barriers to good school attendance’.
- Teachers do not consistently check how well pupils have learned the curriculum; the school should ensure teachers ‘assess the curriculum and use the information to inform teaching’.
- There are ‘inconsistencies in how writing is taught’, meaning some pupils do not achieve as well as they could.
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 | 37% |
| 2023/24 | 49% |
| 2024/25 | 57% |
| 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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