Located in Consett, The Grove Primary School is a primary school, serving pupils aged 2 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.
The Grove Primary School currently has around 178 pupils on roll, which is about 89% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 49.4% boys and 50.6% girls. Around 41.2% 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 7%. Persistent absence is recorded at 22.2%.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (96.1%).
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: | Oakfield Lane, Consett, DH8 8AP |
| Website: | www.thegroveprimaryschool.co.uk |
| Telephone: | 01207502938 |
| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | County Durham |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Ms Bernadette Atkinson |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 114046 |
Ofsted inspection date: 25/01/2023
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 2 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 200 |
| Number of Pupils: | 178 |
| Number of Boys: | 88 |
| Number of Girls: | 90 |
| School | England state-funded schools: | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall absence: | 7% | 4% |
| Persistent absence: | 22.2% | 8.2% |
| White British | 96.10% | 171 |
| Other White | 2.80% | 5 |
| Other Mixed | 1.10% | 2 |
| Bangladeshi | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Black | 0.00% | 0 |
| African | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Chinese | 0.00% | 0 |
| Other Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Indian | 0.00% | 0 |
| Pakistani | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Asian | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black African | 0.00% | 0 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Unclassified | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beechdale Nursery School Beechdale Road , DH8 6AY | 4out of 4 | 2,611 yd | Local authority nursery school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Primary School Oakfield Lane , The Grove DH8 8AP | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett Thornfield Road , The Grove DH8 8AX | - not rated | 225 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Pius X Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School Thornfield Road , The Grove DH8 8AX | - not rated | 225 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Roman Catholic Voluntary Aided Primary School, Blackhill Pemberton Road , Blackhill DH8 8JD | - not rated | 1,260 yd | Voluntary aided school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill Pemberton Road , Blackhill DH8 8JD | 3out of 4 | 1,260 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moorside Community Technology College Dunelm Road , Moorside DH8 8EG | - not rated | 1,100 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Community Sports College Durham Road , Blackhill DH8 5TW | - not rated | 2,255 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Consett Academy Ashdale Road , DH8 6LZ | 3out of 4 | 2,375 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Derwentside College Front Street , DH8 5EE | - not rated | 1,516 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta Independent School Parliament Street , DH8 5DH | - not rated | 1,583 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Park View School 5 Park Road , DH8 5EA | - not rated | 1,782 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Learning for Life Herbert Street , DH8 6AE | - not rated | 2,056 yd | Special post 16 institution | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Villa Real School Villa Real Road , DH8 6BH | 3out of 4 | 2,916 yd | Community special school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.