Grove Wood Primary School
URN: 141052 • Rayleigh SS6 8UA
Overview
- Name
- Grove Wood Primary School
- URN
- 141052
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- GROVE WOOD ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Outstanding
- Ranking score
- 77.1 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Richard Green (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01268743445
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Grove Road, Rayleigh SS6 8UA
Summary
Grove Wood Primary School is a mixed academy converter located in Rayleigh, Essex, with a current enrolment of 632 pupils, slightly above its capacity of 630. The school is committed to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, guided by its ethos of "Strive, Positivity, Achieve, Respect, and Kindness." This approach aims to cultivate not only academic success but also the personal development of each child.
The curriculum at Grove Wood Primary encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, ensuring a well-rounded education. The school places a strong emphasis on phonics and reading, alongside a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and learning. Additionally, the school offers pastoral care and support services to cater to the diverse needs of its students.
Community involvement is integral to Grove Wood Primary, with initiatives such as the Friends of Grove Wood Primary and various fundraising events. The school maintains open communication with parents through newsletters and updates, fostering a collaborative approach to education and community engagement. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
The curriculum at Grove Wood Primary encompasses a broad range of subjects, including English, Mathematics, Science, and the Arts, ensuring a well-rounded education. The school places a strong emphasis on phonics and reading, alongside a variety of extracurricular activities to enhance student engagement and learning. Additionally, the school offers pastoral care and support services to cater to the diverse needs of its students.
Community involvement is integral to Grove Wood Primary, with initiatives such as the Friends of Grove Wood Primary and various fundraising events. The school maintains open communication with parents through newsletters and updates, fostering a collaborative approach to education and community engagement. For more information, parents can visit the school's website or contact the administration directly.
Useful links
- Administer Site (other)
- School Jotter (other)
- school website (other)
- Webanywhere (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Rayleigh Primary School (70.2)
- Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School (65.5)
- Glebe Primary School (65.3)
- Our Lady of Ransom Catholic Primary School (65.2)
- Edward Francis Primary School (65.1)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 4 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- GROVE WOOD ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 630
- Pupils
- 632
- Boys
- 310
- Girls
- 322
- FSM %
- 9.20
- Open date
- 2014-07-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-09-13
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 632 | 310 | 322 | 630 | 9.20 |
| 2024-09-11 | 630 | 295 | 335 | 630 | 9.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 630 | 317 | 313 | 630 | 9.70 |
| 2022-09-11 | 630 | 317 | 313 | 630 | 9.70 |
| 2021-09-11 | 631 | 312 | 319 | 630 | 9.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 630 | 306 | 324 | 630 | 8.50 |
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