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The Grove School

The Grove School, Market Drayton
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The Grove School

Newcastle Road, Market Drayton, TF9 1HF

A Requires improvement-rated secondary school in Market Drayton.

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Pupils
815
Ages
11-18
FSM
28.4%
Attainment 8
39.4
Ofsted
Requires improvement
Apr 2023

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Exam Results

Official performance data from the Department for Education

GCSE Results (Secondary)

Key performance measures— 2024/25

Attainment 8
39.4
Progress 8?
N/A
9-7 Grades
10.2%
Basics 9-5
28.2%

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 (%)

9–7% / 9–5% / 9–4% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

EBacc Measures

EBacc Entry
36.6%
EBacc APS
3.40
EBacc 9-5
7.7%
EBacc 9-4
14.1%
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A-Level Results (Post-16)

Key A-Level performance measures— 2024/25

APS per Entry
27.82
A*-A Grades
8.0%
A*-B Grades
31.0%
AAB+ %
0.0%

APS per Entry

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Grade Distribution (%)

A*-A% / A*-B% available from 2023/24; no grade breakdown for 2022/23

Based on 47 students entered

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About The Grove School

The Grove School is a secondary school in Market Drayton, Shropshire. Its latest Ofsted outcome is Requires improvement (2023 inspection). Latest published results: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.4. The school has around 815 pupils on roll. Use this page to explore performance trends, inspection history, admissions notes and neighbourhood context before applying.

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Location: Newcastle Road, Market Drayton, TF9 1HF | More schools in Shropshire

Ofsted inspection history

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

  1. Apr 2023 — Requires improvement
  2. Dec 2017 — Requires improvement (predecessor: The Grove School)

Official reports: Ofsted.gov.uk

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Frequently asked questions about The Grove School

What is The Grove School's Ofsted rating?
The Grove School received a Requires improvement rating from Ofsted following its 2023 inspection.
What are The Grove School's latest exam results?
The Grove School: GCSE 2024/25: Attainment 8 39.4. Figures are from DfE-published performance tables.
Where is The Grove School located?
The Grove School is a secondary school in Market Drayton, Shropshire (TF9 1HF).
How many pupils attend The Grove School?
The Grove School has around 815 pupils on roll according to the latest school census data.
How can I compare The Grove School with other schools?
View The Grove School's full profile on FavSchools for multi-year results and Ofsted history, then use the comparison tool or interactive map to explore nearby alternatives in Shropshire.