Grove Road Primary School
Hounslow, TW3 3QQ · Hounslow · primary school
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45th of 45 primary schools in Hounslow we can score, 50 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 3,685 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9/10 among them, against 2.7/10 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 | 44.0 · 12 | 40% | 0.47 |
| Ofsted | 8 | 35% | 0.27 |
| 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 Road Primary School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 44.0% 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% of pupils, matching the national median of 7%. An Ofsted inspection in February 2026 used the new report-card framework, which grades areas separately without an overall grade. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 1.9 out of 10 among them, against 2.7 out of 10 nationally.
Getting in
The published school roll is 233 pupils against a stated capacity of 236. 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 leadership team plan to address the gap between the 44.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific support is available for pupils who have not yet met the expected standard in core subjects?
What Ofsted said about Grove Road Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils feel safe and enjoy a strong sense of belonging within a "caring community." While leaders have high expectations and the curriculum is ambitious, the quality of teaching is currently variable, with inconsistencies affecting how well pupils retain knowledge. The school is actively addressing these issues to improve standards.
Strengths
- Pupils benefit from a "positive atmosphere" and "warm and respectful" relationships with staff, with bullying being rare.
- Leaders are "proactive in identifying" barriers to attendance and work effectively with families to support regular school attendance.
- The early years provision is "inclusive and welcoming," with a curriculum "thoughtfully sequenced" around high-quality texts.
- Inclusion is central to decision-making, with effective support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities, including a well-resourced provision for autism.
- Pupils are well-prepared for life beyond school through a comprehensive personal development curriculum and opportunities to take on responsibilities.
Areas to improve
- Leaders must ensure teachers check understanding regularly and address misconceptions rapidly to close gaps in pupils' knowledge.
- Teaching activities need better adaptation to secure pupils' understanding of key knowledge before moving to complex tasks.
- Inconsistencies in the phonics programme must be reduced to ensure teaching is precisely matched to pupils' knowledge.
Safeguarding
The safeguarding standards are met, with leaders establishing an "open culture in which safeguarding is everyone's responsibility" and concerns are actively identified and managed.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 73% |
| 2023/24 | 56% |
| 2024/25 | 44% |
| 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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