How many pupils does Grove Wood Primary School have?

Grove Wood Primary School has 632 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Grove Wood Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

65% of pupils at Grove Wood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Grove Wood Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Grove Wood Primary School is part of GROVE WOOD ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Grove Wood Primary School?

Grove Wood Primary School is located at Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8UA.

Grove Wood Primary School

Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8UA

Not rated

Inspected 3 December 2024 · no overall grade

No overall grade

Ofsted

65%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

632

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Grove Wood Primary School

Grove Wood Primary School is an academy converter in Rayleigh, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 632 pupils on roll. It is part of GROVE WOOD ACADEMY TRUST. At the end of Key Stage 2, 65% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 8.3% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 2.2% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Essex →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 632 / 630 (100%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: None
Last Ofsted Inspection: 3 December 2024

Pupil profile

2023/24

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

8.3%

Free school meals

2.2%

EAL

2.9%

SEN support

9.3%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

65%

Expected standard (RWM)

14%

Higher standard (RWM)

107

Avg reading score

106

Avg maths score

Attendance

4.2%

Overall absence

5.3%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Teachers (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

23.4

Pupils per teacher

↑ +0.1 vs 2023/24

14.05

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↓ -0.8 vs 2023/24

£49,248

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£2,919 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

Leadership (FTE)

→ 0.0 vs 2023/24

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

School finances

2024-25

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

£5,823

Spend per pupil

£6,151

Income per pupil

52%

Spent on teaching staff

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address: Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8UA
Phone: 01268743445
Headteacher: Richard Green
Website: www.grovewoodprimary.co.uk/

Academy Trust

GROVE WOOD ACADEMY TRUST →

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Grove Wood Primary School?: Grove Wood Primary School is an academy converter in Rayleigh, Essex, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Grove Wood Primary School have?: Grove Wood Primary School has 632 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does Grove Wood Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 65% of pupils at Grove Wood Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Grove Wood Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Grove Wood Primary School is part of GROVE WOOD ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Grove Wood Primary School?: Grove Wood Primary School is located at Grove Road, Rayleigh, Essex, SS6 8UA.

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