Is The Grove Primary School a good school?

Ofsted rated the school Good at its last graded inspection on 25 January 2023. On the FindGreatSchools composite score it is graded D, 155th of 200 primary schools in County Durham. The profile sets out the figures behind both.

What are The Grove Primary School's SATs results?

In the 2025 Key Stage 2 tests (SATs), 38% of pupils at The Grove Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England: 62%).

How do I apply for a place at The Grove Primary School?

Applications for Reception places at The Grove Primary School starting in September 2027 close on 15 January 2027. You apply through the council where you live, and offers are made on National Offer Day, 16 April 2027 (or the next working day).

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The Grove Primary School

Oakfield Lane, The Grove, Consett, DH8 8AP

Local ranking155th of 200 primary schools in County Durham

Ofsted: Good

Primary

Phase

200

Capacity

2-11

Age range

Mixed

Gender

Latest data: 2025 SATs · Ofsted inspection 25 January 2023.

Year:

KS2 Results (Year 6 SATs)

2024-25

Reading, Writing & Maths (Expected): 38.0% nat62.0%
Reading, Writing & Maths (Higher): 0.0% nat8.0%
Reading (Expected): 57.0%
Writing (Expected): 43.0%
Maths (Expected): 62.0%
Grammar, Punctuation & Spelling (Expected): 38.0%
Reading avg scaled score: 100.0 nat106.0
Maths avg scaled score: 100.0 nat105.0
GPS avg scaled score: 97.0
Cohort Size: 21

Pupil Demographics

2024-25

Total Pupils: 178
Boys: 89 (50%)
Girls: 90 (50%)
Capacity: 200 (90% full)
SEND: 21.9%
FSM Eligible: 43.8%
EAL: 2.2%
SEN with EHC Plan: 7.9%
SEN Support: 14.0%
Pupil:Teacher Ratio: 18.3:1
Teachers (FTE): 9.5
Budget per Pupil: £7,306/yr

Attendance & Absence

2024-25

Overall Absence Rate: 6.8% nat6.2%
Persistent Absence: 17.8% nat15.8%

Persistent absence: pupils missing 10%+ of sessions.

School Information

Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Religious Character: Does not apply
Nursery: Has Nursery Classes
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Boarders: No boarders
Admissions: Not applicable

Pupil Ethnicity

2024-25

White British: 96.1%
White Other: 2.8%
Mixed Other: 1.1%

96.1%

White British

2.8%

White Other

1.1%

Mixed Other

Historical Trends

KS2 Performance

Pupil Demographics

Attendance & Absence

Ethnicity Over Time

Contact & Location

01207502938

enquiries@thegroveprimaryschool.co.uk

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Oakfield Lane

Consett, North East

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Administrative

URN: 114046
UKPRN: 10077257
Establishment No.: 2269

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