Grove Vale Primary School, based in Birmingham, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a not applicable admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school.
Grove Vale Primary School currently has around 420 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 48.1% boys and 51.9% girls. Around 13.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
Overall absence at the school is 5.2%. Persistent absence is recorded at 10.1%.
The school has a diverse intake, with indian pupils forming the largest group at around 46%. white british pupils make up about 17.6%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Outstanding. This indicates exceptional performance across all areas. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Monksfield Avenue, Birmingham, B43 6AL |
| Website: | www.grovevale.co.uk/ |
| Telephone: | 01213574319 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Sandwell |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Alison Connop |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 103972 |
Ofsted inspection date: 16/07/2024
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 422 |
| Number of Pupils: | 420 |
| Number of Boys: | 202 |
| Number of Girls: | 218 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.2% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 10.1% | 8.2% |
| Indian | 46.00% | 193 |
| White British | 17.60% | 74 |
| Other Asian | 7.40% | 31 |
| Pakistani | 4.80% | 20 |
| Caribbean | 4.50% | 19 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 4.50% | 19 |
| Other Mixed | 4.00% | 17 |
| African | 3.10% | 13 |
| Bangladeshi | 2.60% | 11 |
| Other Black | 2.40% | 10 |
| White and Asian | 1.40% | 6 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.50% | 2 |
| Other White | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| Unclassified | 0.20% | 1 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
Progress scores show how pupils performed compared with pupils nationally who had similar prior attainment. Scores above 0 are better than average; below 0 are worse than average.
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perry Beeches Nursery School 256 Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PX | - not rated | 2,979 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grove Vale Primary School Monksfield Avenue , Great Barr B43 6AL | 4out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Cross Lane , Great Barr B43 6LN | 3out of 4 | 813 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Holy Name Catholic Primary School Cross Lane , Great Barr B43 6LN | - not rated | 813 yd | Voluntary aided school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Gorse Farm Primary School Ferndale Avenue , Great Barr B43 5QF | - not rated | 1,184 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ferndale Primary School Ferndale Avenue , Great Barr B43 5QF | 3out of 4 | 1,184 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q3 Academy Great Barr Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | 3out of 4 | 810 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Dartmouth High School Wilderness Lane , Great Barr B43 7SD | - not rated | 984 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Community Learning Centre Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | - not rated | 1,952 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Hamstead Hall Academy Craythorne Avenue , Handsworth Wood B20 1HL | 3out of 4 | 1,952 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Arena Academy Beeches Road , Great Barr B42 2PY | - not rated | 2,893 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Queslett School St Margaret's Hospital , Great Barr B43 7EZ | - not rated | 2,391 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Priestley Smith School Perry Beeches Campus , Beeches Road B42 2PY | 4out of 4 | 2,939 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Homeschool 49 Manifold Way , Sandwell WS10 0GB | - not rated | 3,049 yd | Other independent special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.