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Grove Academy

Slough·All-through·South East·Free schools·SL1 2SR
URN: 149897InadequateOfsted published 5 May 2022
41.1
Attainment 8
National avg ≈ 46.4 · 2024/2025
-0.06
Progress 8
2023/2024 · CI: [-0.42, 0.29]
42.4%
5+ Eng & Maths
Grade 5+ in both · 2024/2025
94.9%
EBacc entry
% entering EBacc · 2024/2025

Decision summary

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Academic outcomesDeveloping academic outcomes

Attainment 8 of 41.1 is below the national average of around 46. Compare with progress data, which may show a different picture.

Attainment 8:
41.1
5+ Eng & Maths:
42%
Academic year:
2024/2025
Pupil progressBroadly average progress

Progress is close to average or statistically uncertain because the confidence interval crosses zero. This does not necessarily mean the school adds or detracts from pupil progress.

Progress 8:
-0.06
Confidence interval:
[-0.42, 0.29]
Admissions realismAdmissions realism: not yet assessed

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Watch-outs
  • This school has been placed in a category of concern by Ofsted (SWK). Check the latest inspection report.
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Performance over time

Attainment 8 over time

Progress 8 over time(not available 2024/25)

Historical results

YearPupilsAtt8P85+ E&MEBacc %EBacc APS
2024/20259941.142.4%94.9%4.0
2023/20247740.4-0.0648.1%57.1%3.9
2022/2023

Nearby and similar schools

Other secondary schools in Slough for local comparison.

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Upton Court Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 79.8Progress 8 +0.85
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Langley Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 77.6Progress 8 +0.75
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St Bernard's Catholic Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 77.3Progress 8 +0.93
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Herschel Grammar School
Ofsted OutstandingAttainment 8 75.8Progress 8 +0.76
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School information

URN149897
Local authoritySlough
RegionSouth East
PhaseAll-through
TypeFree schools
Gender of entryMixed
Age range4-19
HeadteacherNatalie Wismayer
TrustTHE SLOUGH AND EAST BERKSHIRE C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Admissions
Religious character
PostcodeSL1 2SR
Latest pupils99
FSM eligible30.7%

Contact and identifiers

Ladbrooke Road, Slough, Berkshire, SL1 2SR

www.groveacademy.co.ukView local authority page1753517359
DfE number4008
UKPRN10092771
Opened1 Sept 2023
GIAS updated18 Mar 2026

Data sources and freshness

Official record updated18 Mar 2026
Latest KS4 year2024/2025
Latest KS2 year2024/2025
Ofsted published5 May 2022

Latest Ofsted inspection

Inadequate
Quality of educationRequires improvement
Behaviour and attitudesInadequate
Personal developmentRequires improvement
Leadership and managementInadequate
SafeguardingNot effective
Inspection typeS5 Inspection
Category of concernSWK
Inspection date16 Feb 2022
Publication date5 May 2022
View Ofsted report