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The Grove Special School

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The Grove Special School

Grove Gardens, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2EN

Community special school · Ages 2–19 · Mixed

Ofsted
Outstanding
Jul 2015

Historical inspection outcome; read the latest report for the full findings.

Academic picture

A headline school result is not available here. Check the detailed results and the school's own published information.

Why is Progress 8 unavailable?

Progress 8 is unavailable nationally for this year because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled. This is not a negative judgement on the school.

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
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9-7 Grades
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Basics 9-5
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Exam attainment

Attainment 8 · GCSE points across eight subjects, not a percentage or a measure of progress.

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

46.0

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Attainment 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available46.4
2024/25Not available46.0

Learning progress

Progress 8 · Progress compared with pupils who had similar prior attainment. Zero is the national progress baseline.

School · 2024/25

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National · same year

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Progress 8 values by academic year
YearSchoolNational
2023/24Not available0.00
2024/25Not availableNot available

Progress 8 is unavailable for 2024/25 because the cohort's KS2 baseline tests were cancelled nationally. Missing values are not zero.

Grades at or above each threshold

These percentages overlap: grades 9–7 are also included in 9–5 and 9–4. Do not add the lines together.

DfE school-level GCSE grade distribution is available from 2023/24 onwards; no data for earlier years

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Location & Area

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Nearby secondary schools

Closest alternatives within 15 km.

Berwick Academy
0.73 km away · Academy converter
Requires improvement
Longridge Towers School
3.73 km away · Other independent school
Eyemouth High School
12.64 km away · Local Authority
Requires improvement
Ford Castle Residential Centre
14.76 km away · Miscellaneous

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About The Grove Special School

The Grove Special School is a secondary school in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2015 inspection). According to the latest Ofsted Parent View survey (Sept 2025, 23 responses), 100% of parents would recommend this school. The school has around 52 pupils on roll. Compare the available school details with nearby alternatives to help build your shortlist.

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Location: Grove Gardens, Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2EN | More schools in Northumberland

Ofsted inspection history

Published Ofsted outcomes for The Grove Special School, including earlier inspections linked to predecessor establishments where applicable.

  1. May 2025 — Standards maintained
  2. Dec 2019 — School remains Outstanding
  3. Jul 2015 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Grove Special School

What is The Grove Special School's Ofsted rating?
The Grove Special School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2015 inspection.
What do parents say about The Grove Special School?
Ofsted Parent View (Sept 2025, 23 responses): 100% of parents would recommend The Grove Special School.
Where is The Grove Special School located?
The Grove Special School is a secondary school in Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland (TD15 2EN).
How many pupils attend The Grove Special School?
The Grove Special School has around 52 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Grove Special School with other schools?
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