Located in Trowbridge, The Grove Primary School is a primary school, 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 School currently has around 396 pupils on roll, which is about 94% of its capacity. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately 52.5% boys and 47.5% girls. Around 18.9% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, which gives an indication of the socio-economic mix. The student population reflects a mixed community across different backgrounds and needs.
The majority of pupils are from a white british background (81.6%).
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: | Hazel Grove, Trowbridge, BA14 0JG |
| Website: | www.grove.wilts.sch.uk |
| Telephone: | 01225755242 |
| School Type: | Academy converter |
| Education phase: | Primary |
| Local authority: | Wiltshire |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mr Stuart Woodburn |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Not applicable |
| Unique reference: | 150906 |
Ofsted inspection date: 28/01/2015
Safeguarding is effective
| Age Range: | 4 - 11 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 420 |
| Number of Pupils: | 396 |
| Number of Boys: | 208 |
| Number of Girls: | 188 |
| White British | 81.60% | 323 |
| Other White | 5.30% | 21 |
| Unclassified | 2.30% | 9 |
| White and Black Caribbean | 1.80% | 7 |
| Other Mixed | 1.50% | 6 |
| African | 1.30% | 5 |
| Other (any other ethnic group) | 1.30% | 5 |
| Indian | 1.30% | 5 |
| White and Black African | 1.00% | 4 |
| Bangladeshi | 1.00% | 4 |
| Other Asian | 0.50% | 2 |
| Chinese | 0.50% | 2 |
| White and Asian | 0.30% | 1 |
| Pakistani | 0.30% | 1 |
| Other Black | 0.30% | 1 |
| Irish Traveller (Traveller of Irish heritage) | 0.00% | 0 |
| Gypsy/Roma | 0.00% | 0 |
| Irish | 0.00% | 0 |
| Caribbean | 0.00% | 0 |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Primary School Hazel Grove , BA14 0JG | 3out of 4 | 0 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Grove Primary School Hazel Grove , BA14 0JG | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Holbrook Primary School Holbrook Lane , BA14 0PS | 3out of 4 | 789 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley Green Primary School Westfield Road , BA14 9JQ | 3out of 4 | 888 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Studley Green Primary School Westfield Road , BA14 9JQ | - not rated | 888 yd | Foundation school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Clarendon College Frome Road , BA14 0DJ | - not rated | 600 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The Clarendon Academy Frome Road , BA14 0DJ | 3out of 4 | 600 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The John of Gaunt School Wingfield Road , BA14 9EH | - not rated | 1,236 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| The John of Gaunt School Wingfield Road , BA14 9EH | 3out of 4 | 1,236 yd | Academy converter | No | Mixed | More About School |
| St Augustine's Catholic College Wingfield Road , BA14 9EN | 3out of 4 | 1,380 yd | Academy converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trowbridge College College Road , BA14 0ES | - not rated | 346 yd | Further education | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Young People's Support Service Park Street , BA14 0AU | - not rated | 1,060 yd | Pupil referral unit | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Roundstone Preparatory School Courtfield House , Polebarn Road BA14 7EG | - not rated | 1,968 yd | Other independent school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Larkrise School Ashton Street , BA14 7EB | - not rated | 2,620 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Tumblewood Community School The Laurels , 4 Hawkeridge Road BA13 4LF | - not rated | 2,785 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Girls | More About School |
| The Eaves Learning Centre 4 , Hawkeridge Road BA13 4LF | - not rated | 2,788 yd | Other independent special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.