How many pupils does Grove Park Primary School have?

Grove Park Primary School has 400 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

What is Grove Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?

Grove Park Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).

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

43% of pupils at Grove Park Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Grove Park Primary School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Grove Park Primary School is part of BOURNE ALLIANCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

Where is Grove Park Primary School?

Grove Park Primary School is located at Hilton Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PT.

Grove Park Primary School

Hilton Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PT

Requires Improvement

Inspected 23 May 2023

Requires Improvement

Ofsted

43%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

4–11

Ages

400

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Academy converter

Type

About Grove Park Primary School

Grove Park Primary School is an academy converter in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11. It has 400 pupils on roll. It is part of BOURNE ALLIANCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST. Its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023) rated it Requires Improvement. At the end of Key Stage 2, 43% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 30.4% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 16.1% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Kent →
School Type: Academy converter
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 4–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 400 / 420 (95%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply
Last Ofsted Inspection: 23 May 2023

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

30.4%

Free school meals

16.1%

EAL

2.8%

SEN support

17.8%

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)

43%

Expected standard (RWM)

Higher standard (RWM)

103

Avg reading score

Avg maths score

Attendance

5.5%

Overall absence

13.3%

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.

20.4

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.8 vs 2023/24

24.4

Pupils per teacher

↓ -4.2 vs 2023/24

19.79

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +2.4 vs 2023/24

£45,020

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 11% on leadership pay

↑ +£549 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

1.6

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.3 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.

£6,375

Spend per pupil

£4,980

Income per pupil

50%

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: Hilton Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PT
Phone: 01795477417
Headteacher: Lauren Flain
Website: www.grovepark-ba-mat.org.uk

Academy Trust

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Grove Park Primary School?: Grove Park Primary School is an academy converter in Sittingbourne, Kent, England, for pupils aged 4–11.
How many pupils does Grove Park Primary School have?: Grove Park Primary School has 400 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
What is Grove Park Primary School's Ofsted rating?: Grove Park Primary School was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent Ofsted inspection (23 May 2023).
How does Grove Park Primary School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 43% of pupils at Grove Park Primary School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Is Grove Park Primary School part of an academy trust?: Yes — Grove Park Primary School is part of BOURNE ALLIANCE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.
Where is Grove Park Primary School?: Grove Park Primary School is located at Hilton Drive, Sittingbourne, Kent, ME10 1PT.

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