The Grove School
URN: 146580 • Market Drayton TF9 1HF
Overview
- Name
- The Grove School
- URN
- 146580
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Non-selective
- Trust
- MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 39.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Mitchell Allsopp (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01630652121
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Newcastle Road, Market Drayton TF9 1HF
Summary
The Grove School, located in Market Drayton, Shropshire, is a mixed secondary academy with a current enrolment of 815 students, against a capacity of 1,206. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, as evidenced by its focus on core values such as excellence, empathy, integrity, creativity, and equity. These values are actively promoted through initiatives like the Values Vending Reward Machine, which encourages students to embody these principles in their daily interactions.
The curriculum at The Grove School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, preparing students for their future academic and career paths. The school offers a range of courses, including a new hybrid learning option in its Sixth Form, allowing for greater flexibility and access to diverse subjects. The recent Sixth Form Open Evening highlighted the school’s commitment to guiding students in exploring their educational options and achieving their potential.
Community engagement is a key aspect of The Grove School's ethos, with various events and initiatives aimed at fostering connections among students, staff, and local residents. The school prides itself on nurturing talent and supporting students' personal growth, as demonstrated by recent achievements in A Level results and the provision of resources for extracurricular activities.
The curriculum at The Grove School is designed to provide a broad and balanced education, preparing students for their future academic and career paths. The school offers a range of courses, including a new hybrid learning option in its Sixth Form, allowing for greater flexibility and access to diverse subjects. The recent Sixth Form Open Evening highlighted the school’s commitment to guiding students in exploring their educational options and achieving their potential.
Community engagement is a key aspect of The Grove School's ethos, with various events and initiatives aimed at fostering connections among students, staff, and local residents. The school prides itself on nurturing talent and supporting students' personal growth, as demonstrated by recent achievements in A Level results and the provision of resources for extracurricular activities.
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Nearby alternatives
- The Grove School (55.6)
Key details
- LA
- Shropshire
- Age range
- 11 - 18
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- MARCHES ACADEMY TRUST
- Capacity
- 1206
- Pupils
- 815
- Boys
- 420
- Girls
- 395
- FSM %
- 28.40
- Open date
- 2018-12-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-04-26
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Shropshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 815 | 420 | 395 | 1206 | 28.40 |
| 2024-09-11 | 828 | 426 | 402 | 1040 | 25.30 |
| 2023-09-11 | 818 | 409 | 409 | 1206 | 20.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 818 | 409 | 409 | 1206 | 20.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 781 | 383 | 398 | 1206 | 19.80 |
| 2020-09-11 | 792 | 376 | 416 | 1206 | 14.60 |
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