The Grove Primary Academy, based in Camberley, provides primary education, serving pupils aged 4 to 11. The school is a academy converter 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.
The Grove Primary Academy currently has around 419 pupils on roll, which is about 100% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 55.8% boys and 44.2% girls. Around 18.6% 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 5.4%. Persistent absence is recorded at 15.5%.
The school has a diverse intake, with white british pupils forming the largest group at around 45.8%. other (any other ethnic group) pupils make up about 10.5%
At its latest Ofsted inspection, the school was rated Good. This suggests the school is performing well overall. Safeguarding was judged to be effective, which is a key consideration for many parents.
| Address: | Chobham Road, Camberley, GU16 8PG |
| Website: | http://www.grove.kite.academy |
| Telephone: | 0127622447 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Surrey |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Lynn Wicksey |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 142380 |
Ofsted inspection date: 19/03/2013
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 419 |
| Number of Boys: | 234 |
| Number of Girls: | 185 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 5.4% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 15.5% | 8.2% |
| White British | 45.80% | 192 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 10.50% | 44 |
| Indian | 7.40% | 31 |
| Pakistani | 7.20% | 30 |
| Other Asian | 6.70% | 28 |
| Other Mixed | 4.50% | 19 |
| Other White | 4.10% | 17 |
| African | 3.80% | 16 |
| White and Asian | 3.60% | 15 |
| White and Black African | 1.40% | 6 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.20% | 5 |
| Chinese | 1.20% | 5 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.00% | 4 |
| Irish | 0.70% | 3 |
| Unclassified | 0.70% | 3 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.20% | 1 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Primary School Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove First School Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary Academy Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Primary School Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside First School Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Middle School Chobham Road , Frimley GU16 8PG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Lakeside Middle School Alphington Avenue , Frimley GU16 8LL | - not rated | 440 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tomlinscote School Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | 4out of 4 | 590 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Tomlinscote School and Sixth Form College Tomlinscote Way , Frimley GU16 8PY | - not rated | 590 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| France Hill School Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | - not rated | 1,411 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Kings International College Watchetts Drive , GU15 2PQ | 3out of 4 | 1,411 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The Sixth Form College Farnborough Prospect Avenue , GU14 8JX | - not rated | 2,685 yd | Academy 16-19 converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clewborough House Preparatory School St Catherine's Road , Frimley GU16 8NL | - not rated | 880 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Burrow Hill School St Catherine's Road , Frimley GU16 8NL | - not rated | 880 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Boys | More About School |
| Carwarden House Community School 118 Upper Chobham Road , GU15 1EJ | 3out of 4 | 1,183 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Carwarden House Community School 118 Upper Chobham Road , GU15 1EJ | - not rated | 1,183 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Catherine's School Park Road , GU15 2LL | - not rated | 1,851 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.