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Grove Wood Primary School

Grove Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8UA

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Pupils

632

Ages

4-11

FSM

9.2%

Capacity

630

Ofsted

Outstanding

Dec 2024

Exam Results

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KS2 Results (Primary)

Percentage reaching expected standard— 2024/25

Reading

84.0%

Writing

79.0%

Maths

74.0%

RWM Combined

65.0%

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About Grove Wood Primary School

Grove Wood Primary School is a primary school in Rayleigh, Essex. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Outstanding (2024 inspection). Latest published results: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. The school has around 632 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

Location: Grove Road, Rayleigh, SS6 8UA | More schools in Essex

Ofsted inspection history

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

Dec 2024 — Outstanding
Sept 2023 — School remains Outstanding (Concerns) - S5 …
Jun 2017 — Outstanding

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

Frequently asked questions about Grove Wood Primary School

What is Grove Wood Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Grove Wood Primary School received a Outstanding rating from Ofsted following its 2024 inspection.

What are Grove Wood Primary School's latest exam results?

Grove Wood Primary School: KS2 2024/25: 65% met expected standard in RWM. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.

Where is Grove Wood Primary School located?

Grove Wood Primary School is a primary school in Rayleigh, Essex (SS6 8UA).

How many pupils attend Grove Wood Primary School?

Grove Wood Primary School has around 632 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.

How can I compare Grove Wood Primary School with other schools?

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