Grove Academy
URN: 144748 • Slough SL1 2SR
Overview
- Name
- Grove Academy
- URN
- 144748
- Type
- Free schools
- Phase
- All-through
- Status
- Closed
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Serious Weaknesses
- Ranking score
- 36.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Natalie Wismayer (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Address
- Ladbrooke Road, Slough SL1 2SR
Summary
Grove Academy is an all-through school located in Slough, providing education from Reception to Year 11. As part of the Slough and East Berkshire Multi Academy Trust (SEBMAT) since September 2023, the school emphasizes high-quality teaching and a consistent assessment framework to ensure continuity in student performance. With a current enrollment of 948 pupils and a capacity of 1,940, Grove Academy supports a diverse student body, with 26.5% of pupils eligible for free school meals.
The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, focusing on developing active learners and future leaders. Recent initiatives include a successful GCSE outcome for Year 11 students and various community engagement events, such as a Ramadan Iftar and food donations to the Slough Food Bank. Grove Academy also prioritizes student well-being, offering support during exam seasons and promoting a child-centered approach to education.
Parents are encouraged to participate in school events, including an open evening scheduled for September 30, 2025, which will provide an opportunity to explore the school and meet staff. The school is dedicated to maintaining a safe environment and encourages parents to report any safeguarding concerns.
The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment, focusing on developing active learners and future leaders. Recent initiatives include a successful GCSE outcome for Year 11 students and various community engagement events, such as a Ramadan Iftar and food donations to the Slough Food Bank. Grove Academy also prioritizes student well-being, offering support during exam seasons and promoting a child-centered approach to education.
Parents are encouraged to participate in school events, including an open evening scheduled for September 30, 2025, which will provide an opportunity to explore the school and meet staff. The school is dedicated to maintaining a safe environment and encourages parents to report any safeguarding concerns.
Useful links
Nearby alternatives
- Grove Academy (38.2)
Key details
- LA
- Slough
- Age range
- 4 - 19
- Boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 1940
- Pupils
- 948
- Boys
- 526
- Girls
- 422
- FSM %
- 26.50
- Open date
- 2017-09-01
- Close date
- 2023-08-31
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-02-17
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 948 | 526 | 422 | 1940 | 26.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 948 | 526 | 422 | 1940 | 26.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 885 | 501 | 384 | 1940 | 26.00 |
| 2022-09-11 | 885 | 501 | 384 | 1940 | 26.00 |
| 2021-09-11 | 704 | 400 | 304 | 1940 | 21.40 |
| 2020-09-11 | 538 | 306 | 232 | 1940 | 17.70 |
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