The Grove Primary Academy

  • Primary
  • Academy
  • Ages 4 to 11
Ofsted: Good

Chobham Road, Frimley, Camberley, GU16 8PGOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)

The Grove Primary Academy is a primary school in Camberley for ages 4 to 11. It is one of the 512 schools in Surrey. It ranks 5th of 11 primary schools in Camberley. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in March 2013.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 19 March 2013, report published 22 April 2013

Overall effectiveness
Good
Leadership and management
Good

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 25 June 2024

Pupils are enthusiastic to attend this school. Their attitudes to learning are highly positive, and staff share this positivity and belief. The school is an inclusive and welcoming environment. This is evident through how pupils treat each other. One pupil, reflecting on the school's value of diversity, said, 'Difference doesn't matter because we are all unique.' Pupils achieve well. They relish learning across a broad range of subjects. The carefully curated approach to inclusive learning ensures that pupils are supported well. Pupils, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND), welcome thoughtful help from adults. They know they will be quickly and effectively supported with learning and wider development. Pupils are kind to others, and playtimes are respectful and joyful. The school has rigorous expectations for behaviour. Pupils value the care they receive and thrive in a nurturing environment. The school has overcome significant issues with its building this year. This has meant lots of change for pupils and staff. Pupils do not feel there has been any change to their daily experience. They have loved school just as much!

What the school should improve

  • Assessment of pupils' learning needs further refinement. This means pupils are not yet able to achieve as well as they could. The school must support staff to accurately check pupils' understanding and use this information to inform their future teaching across the curriculum.

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

66 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths65%

65%, 3 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths3%

3%, 5 percentage points below the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score107

107, 1 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score106

106, 1 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score105

105, the same as the England average.

Pupil numbers and mix

418 pupils on roll, with places for 420

Eligible for free school meals15.1%

15.1%, 11.4 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language23.7%

23.7%, 2.1 percentage points above the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support9.6%

9.6%, 5.2 percentage points below the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan9.1%

9.1%, 3.1 percentage points above the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Grove Primary Academy

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Lakeside Nursery & Primary Academy0.3 milesOfsted: Good62% met the expected standard
St Augustine's Catholic Primary School0.3 milesOfsted: Good81% met the expected standard
Ravenscote Junior School0.5 milesOfsted judgements: Good to outstanding67% met the expected standard
Sandringham Infant & Nursery Academy0.9 milesOfsted: GoodNot published
Frimley CofE School0.9 milesOfsted: Good77% met the expected standard

School details

School type
Academy converter
Sector
Academy
Trust
THE KITE ACADEMY TRUST
Age range
4 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
No
Headteacher
Mrs Lynn Wicksey
Address
Chobham Road, Frimley, Camberley, GU16 8PG
Local authority
Surrey
URN
142380

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.