The Grove Primary School
Cambridge, CB4 2NB · Cambridgeshire · primary school
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116th of 197 primary schools in Cambridgeshire we can score, 210 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 — 4.2/10 against 1,477 of them, against 3.4/10 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 | 56.0 · 30 | 40% | 1.18 |
| Ofsted | 52 | 35% | 1.82 |
| Higher standard (RWM) 2024/25 | 5.0 · 40 | 25% | 1.00 |
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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing, and maths, compared to the national median of 64%. For the higher standard, the figure was 5.0% against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in January 2024. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.2 out of 10 against similar schools, 3.4 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join a Nurture Group, Mindfulness sessions, and a Choir. Sports include Dodgeball, Cricket, Mini Rugby, Gaelic Football, and Tag Rugby. Both breakfast and after-school clubs are available.
Getting in
The published school roll is 224 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 school support pupils who are below the national median in literacy and numeracy? What specific activities take place during the mindfulness sessions?
What Ofsted said about The Grove Primary School
Overview
The report describes a school where pupils are “happy and well cared for,” demonstrating strong relationships with adults and a clear understanding of school values. Leaders have established a “well-designed, broad and ambitious curriculum” that prioritises reading and supports pupils with special educational needs effectively.
Strengths
- Pupils are “kind to one another” and behave well, being “fully engaged in learning” with high attendance rates.
- Reading is prioritised with “high-quality texts” and effective phonics teaching, helping most pupils to “read with fluency.”
- The school “skilfully identifies and supports pupils with SEND” through careful adaptations and effective pastoral care.
- Early years provision helps children settle quickly, encouraging them to use “ambitious vocabulary” from the start.
- Governors have a “good understanding of the school” and effectively challenge and support leaders while considering staff well-being.
Areas to improve
- In some subjects, teachers’ expertise is “less secure,” meaning they do not always adapt lessons or check for knowledge gaps effectively.
- Assessment processes in certain areas need further development to ensure “gaps and misconceptions in pupils’ knowledge are clearly identified” and addressed.
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 | 45% |
| 2023/24 | 53% |
| 2024/25 | 56% |
| 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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