Grove Academy

URN: 149897 • Slough SL1 2SR

Overview

Name
Grove Academy
URN
149897
Type
Free schools
Phase
All-through
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Admissions
Trust
THE SLOUGH AND EAST BERKSHIRE C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
n/a
Ranking score
38.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Natalie Wismayer (since 2025)
Telephone
01753517359
Website
Visit
Address
Ladbrooke Road, Slough SL1 2SR

Summary

Grove Academy is an all-through free school located in Slough, catering to students from Reception to Year 11. With a current enrolment of 1,090 pupils and a capacity of 1,940, the school is committed to providing high-quality education underpinned by a common assessment framework. This approach aims to ensure continuity in learning and mitigate performance dips commonly associated with school transitions. Grove Academy is part of the Slough and East Berkshire Multi Academy Trust (SEBMAT) since September 2023.

The school places a strong emphasis on fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment. Recent initiatives include a focus on wellbeing during exam periods and community events such as the Ramadan Iftar, which encourages inclusivity and cultural awareness. Grove Academy also prioritises student feedback and parental involvement, ensuring that the educational experience is child-centred and responsive to the needs of families.

Grove Academy actively engages with the local community, exemplified by their contributions to the Slough Food Bank. The school regularly hosts events, including an open evening for prospective parents, providing opportunities for families to explore the school's ethos and curriculum.

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Key details

LA
Slough
Age range
4 - 19
Boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
THE SLOUGH AND EAST BERKSHIRE C OF E MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Capacity
1940
Pupils
1090
Boys
580
Girls
510
FSM %
30.70
Open date
2023-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Berkshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 1090 580 510 1940 30.70
2024-09-11 1032 555 477 1940 26.30
2023-09-11 1940

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