Key stage 2 2024/25
#7,260 of 15,057
Similar to most schools in England
Ranked by pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
Ofsted four-point inspection gradesInspected 24 Apr 2014
Source: Get Information about Schools, URN 145260.
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.
| Measure | This school | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Expected standard in reading, writing and maths | 65%, similar to England, similar to North Somerset | 63% | 63% |
| Higher standard in reading, writing and mathsScore of 110 or more in reading and maths, greater depth in writing. | 7%, similar to England, similar to North Somerset | 7% | 8% |
| Average reading scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 105, similar to England, similar to North Somerset | 106 | 106 |
| Average maths scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 104, similar to England, similar to North Somerset | 105 | 105 |
| Average grammar, punctuation and spelling scoreScaled score from 80 to 120; 100 meets the expected standard. | 104, similar to England, similar to North Somerset | 105 | 105 |
| Expected standard in reading | 77%, similar to England, similar to North Somerset | 76% | 76% |
| Expected standard in writing | 77%, better than England, similar to North Somerset | 75% | 73% |
| Expected standard in maths | 78%, similar to England, similar to North Somerset | 75% | 75% |
| Pupils taking tests | 60 | - | - |
Source: DfE, Compare school performance, Compare school performance 2024-2025.
Pupils at the January school census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Total pupils | 227 |
| Girls | 108 |
| Boys | 119 |
| Eligible for free school mealsPupils from low-income families who can get free school meals. | 12.8% |
| First language not English | 7.5% |
| School places2024/25Capacity, not including nursery. | 270 |
| Unfilled placesShare of school places not taken. | 15.9% |
| SEN supportPupils with special educational needs who get extra help at school. | 15 |
| EHC planEducation, health and care plan: a legal plan for pupils with more complex needs. | 19 |
| Average class size | 25.2 |
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics and School capacity, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of pupils in each ethnic group, as recorded at the January school census.
Source: DfE, Schools, pupils and their characteristics, Academic year 2025/26, published 04 Jun 2026.
Staff numbers are full-time equivalent (FTE). Teacher turnover shows where the school's teachers were by the following year's census.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Pupils per teacher | 21.8 |
| Pupils per adultAdults include teaching assistants. | 13.4 |
| Teachers (FTE) | 10.43 |
| Teaching assistants (FTE) | 6.19 |
| Support staff (FTE) | 10.83 |
| Teachers in census year (FTE)2024/25 | 10 |
| Teachers who stayed (FTE)2024/25 | 7.8 |
| Teachers who moved to another state school (FTE)2024/25 | 2 |
| Teachers who left state schools (FTE)2024/25 | 0.2 |
Source: DfE, School workforce in England, Reporting year 2025, published 04 Jun 2026.
Share of possible sessions missed.
| Measure | This school | North Somerset | England |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall absence | 4.2%, better than England, better than North Somerset | 4.9% | 5.1% |
| Persistent absencePupils missing 10% or more of sessions. | 9%, better than England, better than North Somerset | 11.8% | 13.2% |
| Severe absencePupils missing 50% or more of sessions. | 0.9%, similar to England, similar to North Somerset | 0.9% | 1% |
Source: DfE, Pupil absence in schools in England, Autumn and spring term 2025/26, published 15 Oct 2026.
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.
| Measure | This school |
|---|---|
| Suspension rate | 4.5% |
| Pupils with one or more suspensions | 2.5% |
| Permanent exclusion rate | 0% |
| Permanent exclusions | 0 |
Source: DfE, Suspensions and permanent exclusions in England, Academic year 2024/25, published 09 Jul 2026.
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| Distance | Phase | Name | Type | Rating | Links |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.0 mi | Primary | Hannah More Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 24 Apr 2014. | |
| 0.6 mi | Secondary | Nailsea School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 12 Mar 2024. | |
| 0.7 mi | Primary | St Francis Catholic Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 24 Sept 2024. | |
| 0.8 mi | Primary | Kingshill Church School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2015. | |
| 0.9 mi | Primary | Golden Valley Primary School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 7 May 2025. | |
| 1.1 mi | Primary | West Leigh Infant School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 18 Oct 2022. | |
| 1.4 mi | Secondary | Backwell School | Academy converter | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 28 Jan 2020. | |
| 1.7 mi | Primary | Tickenham Church of England Primary School | Academy sponsor led | Good Ofsted rating. Inspected 14 Dec 2017. | |
| 1.8 mi | Primary | Backwell Church of England Junior School | Academy converter | Good Area360 rating. Inspected 12 Nov 2024. |
Grove Junior School is rated Good by Ofsted, last inspected on 24 Apr 2014.
Grove Junior School ranks 7,260 of 15,057 schools in England for Key stage 2 2024/25 (similar to most schools).
In 2024/25, 65% of pupils at Grove Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths (England 63%).
Grove Junior School has 227 pupils aged 7 to 11.
Grove Junior School had 270 school places in 2024/25.
At Grove Junior School, the average class had 25.2 pupils in 2025/26, and there were 21.8 pupils per teacher.
In 2025/26, pupils at Grove Junior School missed 4.2% of sessions (England 5.1%), and 9% 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.