The Grove Primary Academy
Camberley, GU16 8PG · Surrey · primary school
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144th of 203 primary schools in Surrey we can score, 296 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 4,152 schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5/10 among them, against 4.3/10 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 | 3.0 · 29 | 25% | 0.73 |
Each measure is read as a position among comparable schools, so a school in the middle of the country scores 5. Full method.
The Grove Primary Academy 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%. 3.0% reached the higher standard, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in September 2024. Narrow the comparison to the schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds — a tougher field — and it places 3.5 out of 10 among them, against 4.3 out of 10 nationally.
Beyond the classroom
The school offers an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 418 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
How does the curriculum support pupils aiming for the higher standard in maths? What does a typical day look like for children attending the after-school club?
What Ofsted said about The Grove Primary Academy
Overview
The Grove Primary Academy continues to be a good school, providing an inclusive and welcoming environment where pupils are enthusiastic about learning. Despite significant building issues this year, the school has maintained high standards, with pupils thriving in a nurturing setting and attendance matching the national average.
Strengths
- The curriculum is "ambitious" and "carefully sequenced," methodically building pupils’ understanding over time through purposeful practice opportunities.
- Reading is a "key strength," with a well-developed approach ensuring pupils become "fluent and accurate readers" and are "avid readers."
- Support for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) is of the "highest standard," ensuring strong access to the full curriculum.
- Staff maintain "consistently high expectations" for behaviour, creating a "respectful environment" where pupils feel safe and secure.
- Pupils’ personal development is strongly promoted through a "carefully considered curriculum" that includes experiences like trips and residentials to build character.
Areas to improve
- Assessment of pupils’ learning needs "further refinement," as staff do not yet check what pupils know in sufficient detail to inform future teaching across all subjects.
- Recent curriculum adaptations are "not yet fully implemented," leading to variable achievement in some subjects.
Safeguarding
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 | 58% |
| 2023/24 | 65% |
| 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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