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Co-op Academy Grove

Primary · Academy converter · Stoke-on-Trent, ST1 2NL

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National ranking

Key stage 2 2024/25

#11,188 of 15,057

Worse than 74% of schools in England

Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.

Co-op Academy Grove Ofsted rating

Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 25 Jun 2024

Ofsted rating
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Safeguarding
Effective

School facts

PhasePrimary
TypeAcademy converter
Ages7 to 11
Pupils317
GenderMixed
Admissions policyNon-selective
Head teacherMrs Claire Robinson
TrustTHE CO-OPERATIVE ACADEMIES TRUST
Local authorityStoke-on-Trent
Opened01 Sept 2017
WebsiteVisit

Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 144696.

Key stage 2 results

2024/25

Year 6 results in national curriculum tests and teacher assessments. The expected standard is the level pupils should reach by the end of primary school.

MeasureThis schoolStoke-on-TrentEngland
Expected standard in reading, writing and maths54%, worse than England, worse than Stoke-on-Trent59%63%
Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing.4%, worse than England, worse than Stoke-on-Trent7%8%
Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.103, worse than England, similar to Stoke-on-Trent104106
Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.104, similar to England, similar to Stoke-on-Trent104105
Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard.105, similar to England, similar to Stoke-on-Trent105105
Expected standard in reading71%, worse than England, similar to Stoke-on-Trent71%76%
Expected standard in writing68%, worse than England, similar to Stoke-on-Trent71%73%
Expected standard in maths75%, similar to England, better than Stoke-on-Trent71%75%
Pupils taking tests113--

Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.

Pupils

2025/26

Pupils at the January school census.

MeasureThis school
Total pupils317
Girls154
Boys163
Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals.46.7%
First language not English39.7%
School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery.480
Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken.34%
SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school.101
EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs.8
Average class size24.4

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Pupils ethnicity

2025/26

Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.

Pupils ethnicity

White British
51.4%
African
11.7%
Pakistani
9.8%
Other White
7.3%
Other ethnic group
5.4%
Other Asian
4.1%
White and Asian
2.5%
Other mixed
2.2%
Indian
2.2%
Other Black
1.6%

Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.

Teachers and staff

2025/26

Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.

MeasureThis school
Pupils per teacher17
Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants.10.5
Teachers (FTE)18.6
Teaching assistants (FTE)10.57
Support staff (FTE)16.33
Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/2524
Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/2519
Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/253
Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/252

Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.

Attendance

2025/26

Share of possible sessions missed.

MeasureThis schoolStoke-on-TrentEngland
Overall absence4.1%, better than England, better than Stoke-on-Trent5.1%5.1%
Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions.10.5%, better than England, better than Stoke-on-Trent14.3%13.2%
Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions.1.2%, similar to England, similar to Stoke-on-Trent1.2%1%

Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.

Suspensions and exclusions

2024/25

Suspension rate is the number of suspensions per 100 pupils, so one pupil can be counted more than once. A permanently excluded pupil is removed from the school roll.

MeasureThis school
Suspension rate3.3%
Pupils with one or more suspensions1.4%
Permanent exclusion rate0%
Permanent exclusions0

Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.

Nearby schools

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Frequently asked questions about Co-op Academy Grove

What is Co-op Academy Grove's Ofsted rating?

Co-op Academy Grove is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 25 Jun 2024.

How does Co-op Academy Grove rank in England?

Co-op Academy Grove ranks 11,188 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (worse than 74% of schools).

What are Co-op Academy Grove's SATs results?

In 2024/25, 54% of pupils at Co-op Academy Grove met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).

How many pupils attend Co-op Academy Grove?

Co-op Academy Grove has 317 pupils aged 7 to 11.

What is the capacity of Co-op Academy Grove?

Co-op Academy Grove had 480 school places in 2024/25.

How big are classes at Co-op Academy Grove?

At Co-op Academy Grove, the average class had 24.4 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 17 pupils per teacher.

What is attendance like at Co-op Academy Grove?

In 2025/26, pupils at Co-op Academy Grove missed 4.1% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 10.5% were persistently absent, missing 10% or more of sessions (England 13.2%).

Figures are the latest published by the Department for Education for each measure. Small numbers are suppressed by the publisher to protect pupils' privacy. Read how Area360 school ratings and rankings work.