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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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