The Grove Primary School
Melton Mowbray, LE13 0HN · Leicestershire · primary school
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142nd of 215 primary schools in Leicestershire we can score, 231 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 — 4.5/10 against 653 of them, against 2.9/10 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 | 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 School overview
How it's doing
In 2024/25, 56.0% of pupils reached the expected standard in reading, writing and maths, compared with the national median of 64%. The higher standard was reached by 3.0%, against a national median of 7%. Ofsted rated the school Good in February 2023. Narrow the comparison to schools whose pupils have similar backgrounds and it does better still (4.5 out of 10 against similar schools, 2.9 out of 10 against all schools).
Beyond the classroom
Pupils can join Board Games, Choir, Reading, Science, Dance, Yoga, Jigsaw, and Art clubs, play rounders, and attend an after-school club.
Getting in
The published school roll is 187 pupils against a stated capacity of 266. 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 to bridge the gap between the 56.0% expected standard and the national median of 64%? What specific strategies are used to raise the 3.0% higher standard attainment? How does the after-school club integrate with the curriculum to reinforce learning?
What Ofsted said about The Grove Primary School
Overview
The Grove Primary School is judged as ‘Good’ across all inspection categories, marking a significant improvement from its previous ‘Requires Improvement’ rating. Leaders have successfully rewritten the curriculum to ensure pupils are ‘well prepared for the next steps in their education’, fostering a positive environment where pupils feel ‘happy and safe’. The school is described as a ‘great choice’ for families, with strong community pride and effective leadership.
Strengths
- Pupils demonstrate ‘good’ behaviour, responding well to ‘high expectations’ in calm and purposeful classrooms.
- The revised curriculum is ‘ambitious’ and carefully sequenced, helping pupils in most year groups apply prior knowledge confidently.
- Early reading and phonics have improved through a ‘new approach’, with staff receiving up-to-date training and children using matched books.
- Leaders promote personal development through values such as ‘kindness, resilience and ambition’, alongside a strong culture of respect where ‘everyone’s welcome’.
- Staff feel ‘valued as part of a strong, supportive team’, with leaders mindful of workload and well-being.
Areas to improve
- Curriculum implementation is inconsistent; in some year groups, teachers do not check for misunderstandings quickly enough, hindering long-term recall.
- Individual support plans for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) are ‘too general’ and lack measurable targets, making precise support difficult.
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with a ‘strong culture’ where well-trained staff take concerns seriously and act appropriately to ensure pupils are safe.
Results over time
Expected standard (reading, writing, maths), the years we hold.
| Year | Expected standard (reading, writing, maths) |
|---|---|
| 2022/23 | 33% |
| 2023/24 | 48% |
| 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
—Based on official applications/offers, distance and catchment where we have it. Bands only — never a percentage.
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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