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Grove Academy

Slough · Slough · SL1 2SR. all-through · Free schools · State-funded · Ages 4 to 19. Compare published figures with nearby schools, then print a visit pack — not a league table.

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Ofsted overall: Inadequate
KS2 RWM expected: 50%
Attainment 8: 41.1
English & maths 9–4: 52%

Ofsted publication date: 05/05/2022. Open Ofsted report

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What is Grove Academy's Ofsted rating?

Grove Academy has an overall Ofsted grade of Inadequate (published 05/05/2022). Open the full report for context — a single grade is not a verdict on fit for your child.

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Where is Grove Academy?

Grove Academy is in Slough (SL1 2SR), Slough. URN 149897.

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s remain lower than they need to be. Some pupils continue to have gaps in their knowledge and skills, particularly in writing. As a result, they are not as well prepared for the next stages of their learning as they could be. Often pupils who are disadvantaged and those with special educational needs and/or…

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Grove Academy
URN: 149897
Local authority: Slough
Town: Slough
Postcode: SL1 2SR
Ofsted overall: Inadequate (05/05/2022)
DfE data period: 2024/2025
Index updated: 2026-07-31
Canonical: https://schoolcompass.uk/schools/149897/
Positioning: School Compass parental compare — not a league table.

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