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
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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.

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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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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