How many pupils does Grove Academy have?

Grove Academy has 1,345 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.

What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Grove Academy?

The pupil–teacher ratio at Grove Academy is 13.9:1.

Where is Grove Academy?

Grove Academy is located at 24 Claypotts Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee City, DD5 1AB.

How is Grove Academy inspected?

Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Grove Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.

Grove Academy

Broughty Ferry, Dundee City · DD5 1AB

Not ratedSecondaryLocal Authority

About Grove Academy

Grove Academy is a secondary school in Broughty Ferry, Dundee City, Scotland. It is run by the local council. It is non-denominational. It has 1,345 pupils on roll (2025 census). The pupil–teacher ratio is 13.9:1. 6% of pupils have English as an additional language. Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland rather than Ofsted.

School details

Council area: Dundee City →
Town: Broughty Ferry
Phase: Secondary
Type: Local Authority
Denomination: Non-denominational
Address: 24 Claypotts Road, Broughty Ferry, DD5 1AB
Phone: 01382 436800
Email: groveacademy@dundeeschools.scot
Website: Visit website →

Pupils & staffing

Census 2025

1,345

Pupil roll

96.5

Teachers (FTE)

13.9:1

Pupil-teacher ratio

Pupils by gender683 girls · 662 boys

Additional support needs41% of pupils

English as an additional language6% of pupils

Roll by stage

225

240

238

239

237

166

Pupils by deprivation

Q1 · most deprived (7%)Q5 · least deprived (61%)

Source: Scottish Government, School Level Summary Statistics 2025(annual pupil & teacher census). Figures are as at census day; small counts may be suppressed.

Education Scotland inspection

Last inspected February 2013

Graded under Education Scotland’s previous inspection framework (used until 2016). The indicators below are not directly comparable with current inspections.

Improvements in performanceVery Good

Learners' experiencesVery Good

Meeting learning needsGood

The curriculumGood

Improvement through self-evaluationGood

This inspection is more than five years old — the school may have changed since. Check the latest report for the current position.

Find the full report on Education Scotland ↗

Source: Education Scotland inspection grades, via Scottish Government (information as at 1 April 2025). Six-point scale: Excellent · Very Good · Good · Satisfactory · Weak · Unsatisfactory.

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Grove Academy?: Grove Academy is a secondary school in Broughty Ferry, Dundee City, Scotland. It is run by the local council.
How many pupils does Grove Academy have?: Grove Academy has 1,345 pupils on roll (2025 census), according to the Scottish Government school census.
What is the pupil–teacher ratio at Grove Academy?: The pupil–teacher ratio at Grove Academy is 13.9:1.
Where is Grove Academy?: Grove Academy is located at 24 Claypotts Road, Broughty Ferry, Dundee City, DD5 1AB.
How is Grove Academy inspected?: Schools in Scotland are inspected by Education Scotland, which reports against a set of quality indicators rather than a single overall grade. You can read Grove Academy's inspection reports on the Education Scotland website.