Grove Primary School
Framfield Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR33 8RQOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Grove Primary School is a primary school in Lowestoft for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 357 schools in Suffolk. It ranks 6th of 19 primary schools in Lowestoft. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in October 2022.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 11 October 2022, report published 4 December 2022
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Quality of education
- Good
- Behaviour and attitudes
- Good
- Personal development
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Outstanding
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 11 October 2022
Pupils are happy and proud to attend Grove Primary. The school is a welcoming community with a strong focus on accepting everyone and celebrating people's differences. Pupils are polite and friendly. They work hard and have positive attitudes towards their learning. The school is a lovely place in which to learn. Leaders have high expectations for all pupils. Relationships between staff and pupils are strong. Emotional well-being is important to the school, and pupils look after each other. Parents are supportive of the school and participate in many school events. Pupils take part in a broad range of extra-curricular clubs. Pupils strive to achieve their best through applying the school's values, such as being kind and honest, doing their best at work and play, and taking care of the school environment. Pupils relish the chance to be a 'play leader' and take on other responsibilities. Pupils know how to look after themselves. Staff teach them how to keep safe. Pupils know that if they have concerns, there are adults they can talk to and trust to take appropriate actions. Bullying is rare, and when it does happen, staff deal with issues quickly and effectively.
What the school should improve
- The core subjects and many of the foundation subjects are well designed and planned. There are a few foundation subjects that are not yet so well developed, including the use of assessment to determine clear starting points. Leaders should continue to review and develop curriculum planning and assessment so that pupils learn well in all subjects.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
41 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
304 pupils on roll, with places for 367
Schools near Grove Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Tree Primary School | 0.7 miles | Ofsted: Good | 81% met the expected standard |
| Westwood Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 68% met the expected standard |
| Carlton Colville Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted judgements: Good | Not published |
| Dell Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 47% met the expected standard |
| Pakefield Primary School | 1 mile | Report card: Needs attention to expected standard | 63% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Academy sponsor led
- Sector
- Academy
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mrs Rachel Kounnas
- Phone
- 01502538527
- Address
- Framfield Road, Carlton Colville, Lowestoft, NR33 8RQ
- Local authority
- Suffolk
- URN
- 140823
School details from Get Information about Schools, 17 September 2026. Ofsted outcomes published to 31 August 2026. Exam results for 2024/25 from the Department for Education. Pupil mix from the school census, 2025/26.