The Grove Partnership, Oldham
The Grove Partnership is a pru school for pupils aged 10 to 16 in Oldham. It was rated Good at its last graded Ofsted inspection, in February 2020. Ofsted's ungraded inspection in June 2025 did not change this grade.
- Ofsted
- Good (2020)
Data last updated 27 Oct 2026
The Grove Partnership in detail
The Grove Partnership in its own words
In its own words: "At t he Grove Partnership we set high expectations for all, these are linked to our key values and help create the stepping stone for pupils to achieve the next part of their Learning journey."
Vision and values (school website)
Source: The school's own website
Where pupils go next
Of the 29 pupils who finished Year 11 in 2023/24, 38% stayed in education or training for at least two terms, including 38% to a further education college.
Who goes there
72.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 4.4% speak English as an additional language, according to the 2026 school census.
The largest ethnic groups are White British (66%), Asian (21%) and Mixed (7%).
In 2026, 63 pupils (92.6%) received SEN support and 5 (7.4%) had an education, health and care plan. The most common need among them is social, emotional and mental health needs.
Getting there
The nearest tram or metro stop is Derker (Manchester Metrolink), about 1130 metres away (roughly a 14-minute walk).
12 bus stops are within a five-minute walk; the closest is Counthill Road (opposite), 60 metres away.
The area around the school
Measured by the 2025 English Indices of Deprivation, the neighbourhood The Grove Partnership stands in is among the 20% most deprived neighbourhoods in England. This describes where the school is, not where its pupils live.
Sources: DfE destination measures; DfE school census and special educational needs statistics; NaPTAN (Department for Transport); English Indices of Deprivation 2025 (MHCLG); data.police.uk street-level crime
Key Information
DfE GIASOfsted Rating
Ofsted · 1 year agoThis judgement is from February 2020, 6 years ago, longer than Ofsted's usual 4-year cycle: the school may have changed since.
Overall
Quality of Education
Behaviour & Attitudes
Personal Development
Leadership & Management
Latest (ungraded) inspection: Standards have been maintained.
Ofsted Insights
From Ofsted's June 2025 inspection report.
What This School Does Well
Kingsland School excels at creating a safe, caring environment where pupils with complex needs feel valued and heard. Teachers are highly skilled at spotting what each child struggles with and providing personalised support to help them succeed. The school goes above and beyond academics, offering exciting trips and activities that build pupils' confidence and prepare them well for life after school.
Key Strengths
- Nurturing environment where staff build strong relationships with pupils and equip them with strategies to manage emotions and behaviour
- Expert teaching staff who check what pupils know and identify gaps in understanding to provide high-quality support
- Skilled at identifying additional needs of pupils with SEND and working with professionals to provide expert support
- Strong emphasis on reading with targeted support to help pupils catch up
- Very effective advice and guidance to help pupils make informed decisions about careers and education
Areas for Improvement
- Some subjects have curriculum that is not coherently sequenced, which limits how well pupils build secure knowledge over time
- Support for struggling readers lacks precision for some pupils, slowing their progress in reading fluency and confidence
- Inconsistent use of behaviour management strategies across the school means some pupils don't receive help quickly enough
Safeguarding
The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with staff having deep understanding of specific risks pupils may face and tailoring support to address these challenges.
Extracurricular Activities
Theme park trips, wide range of activities and events, clubs and enrichment opportunities
This is a nurturing and welcoming school for pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities who have experienced significant disruption to their schooling. Kingsland School has maintained its good standards with high expectations for pupils' success and strong relationships built on trust.
At a Glance
72.1%
Free School Meals
No
Boarding
No
Nursery
No
Sixth Form
No
Special Measures
How Does This School Compare?
Ranked against 1 nearby school
Keep up with The Grove Partnership
Getting There
Bus Stops
Free school transport
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Safety and surroundings
Road collisions within 500 m (2021 to 2025)
- Collisions
- 9
- Fatal
- 0
- Serious
- 4
- Children hurt
- 4
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 5 slight.
4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise.
0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included.
The typical figure for schools in Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Serious and slight counts use the Department for Transport's severity adjustment, which allows for changes in how police forces record injuries; they are estimates, rounded to whole numbers. Distances are in a straight line. Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19), Open Government Licence v3.0.
Commute and house prices
Capacity & Demand
Area Demand Pressure - Oldham
Based on MHCLG Live Table 122 (2024-25, last 5 years) for Oldham
Across Oldham council
Places available
4,034
Applications
3,190
Got 1st preference
75.2%
Got preferred school
95.4%
All secondary applications across Oldham council (2026/27), not just this school.
Inspection History(7)
Ungraded inspection: Standards have been maintained.
SEND & SEN Provision
SEN Overview
63
SEN Support
5
EHC Plans
100.0%
of Total Pupils
2026 academic year
Provision & Specialist Facilities
Pupils by Need Type
Pupil Demographics
Ethnicity
2026 academic year
Key Indicators
68
Total Pupils
44
Boys
24
Girls
2026 academic year
Workforce
18
Teachers
3.8:1
Pupil-teacher ratio
£50,963
Mean salary
2026 data
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Questions parents ask about The Grove Partnership
What is The Grove Partnership's Ofsted rating?
The Grove Partnership's most recent Ofsted inspection, in June 2025, was ungraded, so it gave no overall grade. At its last graded inspection, in February 2020, it was rated Good.
What is the catchment area for The Grove Partnership?
No fixed boundary. When The Grove Partnership is oversubscribed, Oldham allocates places by its published criteria, usually ending with home-to-school distance.
How many pupils go to The Grove Partnership?
The Grove Partnership has around 68 pupils on roll. 72% are eligible for free school meals.
How do I apply to The Grove Partnership?
Apply through Oldham's coordinated admissions process, naming The Grove Partnership on your application. The national closing date in England is 31 October for secondary places and 15 January for primary places, in the year before your child starts.
How many road collisions happen near The Grove Partnership?
Within 500 m of the school's mapped location, police recorded 9 road collisions in which someone was injured in 2021 to 2025: none fatal, 4 serious and 5 slight. 4 children aged 0 to 15 were hurt: 3 on foot and 1 in a vehicle or otherwise. 0 of the collisions happened on a weekday between 08:00 and 09:30 or 14:45 and 16:30, holidays included. The typical figure for schools in Oldham is 14 (the median across 129 schools, same distance and years).
Where is The Grove Partnership?
The Grove Partnership is at Whitecroft Street, Watersheddings, Oldham, Greater Manchester, OL1 4HX.
Source: Department for Transport, Road Safety Data (STATS19)