Special schoolData as of May 2026

The Grove Special School

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

A Outstanding-rated special school in Berwick-upon-Tweed.

Community special school

Pupils

Ages

2-19

FSM

24.4%

Capacity

Ofsted

Outstanding

Jul 2015

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

N/A

Writing

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Maths

N/A

RWM Combined

N/A

Trend — Expected Standard % & Higher Standard %

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GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8

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Progress 8?

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9-7 Grades

N/A

Basics 9-5

N/A

Trend — Attainment 8 & Progress 8

Progress 8 not available for 2024/25 — DfE cannot calculate it because COVID-19 cancelled this cohort's KS2 SATs (the baseline). Expected to return in 2026/27.

Grade Distribution (%)

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

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Community & Reviews

What parents say and who teaches here

Parent Reviews

Location & Area

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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. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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.

May 2025 — Standards maintained
Dec 2019 — School remains Outstanding
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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