Grovelands Primary School
Terrace Road, Grovelands Primary Schoo, Walton on Thames, KT12 2EBOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
Grovelands Primary School is a primary school in Walton-on-Thames for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 1st of 4 primary schools in Walton-on-Thames. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in July 2017.
Ofsted inspection
Inspected 5 July 2017, report published 8 September 2017
- Overall effectiveness
- Good
- Leadership and management
- Good
- Early years provision
- Good
- Safeguarding
- Met
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 21 March 2023
Pupils are happy to come to this inclusive and nurturing school. They learn the values of trust, determination, uniqueness, friendship, kindness and respect which are woven throughout every aspect of their school day. Pupils treat each other kindly, for example sharing equipment in the playground and laptops in lessons. They are welcoming and considerate towards visitors, holding doors open and eagerly discussing what they have learned. The school values also underpin consistent expectations of behaviour. As a result, there is a calm and respectful culture. This means all pupils can concentrate in lessons. Bullying is the exception, but if it were to happen, pupils rightly trust their teachers to help them. Pupils know their views are valued because leaders listen to them through pupil forums such as the school council and the eco team. Through these groups, pupils organise events to celebrate diversity and support the environment. They are taught to appreciate different faiths and cultures by visiting the synagogue, the church and the Hindu temple. Pupils learn about healthy relationships, celebrating uniqueness and being determined to achieve. As one pupil put it: 'Our teachers push us to our limits but reward us for our effort. They are strict and joyful.'
What the school should improve
- Sometimes, teachers do not check effectively how well pupils have understood what they have learned. This limits how well pupils develop their knowledge and understanding. Leaders need to continue to develop teachers' pedagogy so that all pupils learn well across the different subjects in the curriculum.
- The precise knowledge children must know and remember is not yet fully identified in the early years curriculum. Children are not as well prepared for the next stage in their education as they might be. Leaders should continue to refine the early years curriculum, so it builds sequentially and all children are even better prepared for key stage 1.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
60 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
482 pupils on roll, with places for 420
Schools near Grovelands Primary School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walton Oak Primary School | 0.8 miles | Ofsted: Good | 69% met the expected standard |
| Ashley Church of England Primary School | 0.9 miles | Ofsted: Good | 64% met the expected standard |
| The Danesfield Manor School | 1 mile | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Beauclerc Infant and Nursery School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | Not published |
| Hawkedale Primary School | 1 mile | Ofsted: Good | 57% met the expected standard |
School details
- School type
- Community school
- Sector
- Local authority maintained
- Age range
- 3 to 11
- Gender
- Mixed
- Nursery classes
- Yes
- Headteacher
- Mr Dan Tuck
- Phone
- 01932227816
- Address
- Terrace Road, Grovelands Primary Schoo, Walton on Thames, KT12 2EB
- Local authority
- Surrey
- URN
- 125056
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.