Grove Church of England School

URN: 140474 • Wantage OX12 7PW

Overview

Name
Grove Church of England School
URN
140474
Type
Academy converter
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Church of England
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
54.3 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Donna Blake (since 2025) , Head Teacher
Telephone
01235769867
Website
Visit
Address
North Drive, Wantage OX12 7PW

Summary

Grove Church of England Primary School, located in Wantage, Oxfordshire, is a mixed academy converter with a current enrolment of 189 pupils, accommodating up to 210. The school is committed to fostering a caring and supportive environment where every child can thrive, guided by its ethos of "Let your Light Shine," inspired by Matthew 5:16. The core values of love, respect, and resilience underpin the school's approach to education and community engagement.

The school prioritises safeguarding and the welfare of its students, ensuring that all staff, volunteers, and visitors share this commitment. Grove CE Primary School offers a broad curriculum designed to meet the diverse needs of its pupils, promoting both academic achievement and personal development. The school actively encourages parental involvement and values the partnership between home and school.

With 25.4% of pupils eligible for free school meals, Grove CE Primary is dedicated to inclusivity and support for all families. The school community is engaged in various activities, including seasonal events like the Harvest Service, fostering a sense of belonging and shared purpose among students and their families.

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Key details

LA
Oxfordshire
Age range
4 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
OXFORD DIOCESAN SCHOOLS TRUST
Capacity
210
Pupils
189
Boys
97
Girls
92
FSM %
25.40
Open date
2013-12-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2019-05-09
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Oxfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 189 97 92 210 25.40
2024-09-11 192 97 95 210 23.40
2023-09-11 205 99 106 210 24.90
2022-09-11 205 99 106 210 24.90
2021-09-11 196 94 102 210 23.50
2020-09-11 155 74 81 210 17.40

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