Grove School, Birmingham
Data last updated 11 Sept 2026
Location
Estimated admission likelihood based on school density and oversubscription data
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 3 years agoOverall
Ofsted Insights
What This School Does Well
Grove School excels at creating a safe, inclusive environment where children from diverse backgrounds feel valued and respected. The school makes excellent use of additional funding to support disadvantaged pupils and those learning English as an additional language, helping them access challenging work. Strong leadership and effective teaching mean pupils make good progress and achieve high standards by the end of Key Stage 2.
Key Strengths
- Strong leadership at all levels with effective performance management of teachers
- Good progress for all pupils, especially those with low starting points in Early Years
- Safe environment where pupils behave well and feel secure
- Effective use of pupil premium funding to support disadvantaged pupils
- Good teaching with staff supported in a positive working environment
Areas for Improvement
- Work set does not always match different ability levels, so some pupils don't reach their full potential
- Teachers' questioning skills are inconsistent - sometimes answers are given too readily rather than encouraging pupils to think
- Need to move pupils on to harder challenges more quickly when they show readiness
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is effective with clear arrangements adhered to by all staff, specific incidents logged and followed through promptly, and the school committed to ensuring discrimination does not occur.
Extracurricular Activities
68 sports clubs, out-of-school activities, school visits
Grove School is a good school where leaders have a strong understanding of the school's strengths and areas for improvement. Pupils perform well and achieve high standards through Key Stage 2, with good progress supported by effective teaching in a safe, welcoming environment.
At a Glance
58.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
Yes
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
Primary Performance (KS2)
Academic year 2025/26KS2 Results (% meeting expected standard)
Reading has remained stable at around 70%. Maths has remained stable at around 67%. Writing has declined from 73% to 64%.
Class Sizes
26.3
Avg class size
26.6
Infant (KS1)
29.3
KS2
18
Total classes
2024/25 academic year
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Capacity & Demand
School Occupancy
84%
Available places
606 pupils
720 capacity
114 spare places available
Area Demand Pressure - Birmingham
Based on MHCLG housing supply data for Birmingham
Admissions Demand - Birmingham
Places available
15,570
Applications
12,541
Got 1st preference
92.4%
Got preferred school
99.0%
Primary admissions across Birmingham (2025/26)
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SEN Provision
How many pupils have special educational needs, what types of support the school provides, and how it compares to similar schools.
Pupil Demographics
The school's pupil mix - ethnicity breakdown, free school meals eligibility, and English as an additional language. Useful context when evaluating school fit.
Teachers & Staff
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School Funding
Annual funding per pupil, total budget, pupil premium grants, and how the school's resources compare to similar schools nationally.
Pupil Absence2024/25
6.24175%
Overall absence
17.57246%
Persistent absence
552
Enrolments
Absence trend
Source: DfE pupil absence statistics. Persistent absence = pupils missing 10%+ sessions.
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