The Grove School

  • Primary
  • Local authority maintained
  • Ages 3 to 11
Ofsted: Good

The Grove, Totnes, TQ9 5EDOpen in maps

The Grove School is a primary school in Totnes for ages 3 to 11. It is one of the 416 schools in Devon. It ranks 1st of 10 primary schools in Totnes. Its latest Ofsted rating is Good, from an inspection in November 2023.

Ofsted inspection

Inspected 7 November 2023, report published 14 December 2023

Overall effectiveness
Good
Quality of education
Good
Behaviour and attitudes
Good
Personal development
Good
Leadership and management
Good
Early years provision
Good
Safeguarding
Met

Read the full Ofsted report

Exam results

SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25

48 pupils took the tests

Expected standard in reading, writing and maths85%

85%, 23 percentage points above the England average of 62%.

Higher standard in reading, writing and maths23%

23%, 15 percentage points above the England average of 8%.

Reading, average scaled score110

110, 4 above the England average of 106.

Maths, average scaled score110

110, 5 above the England average of 105.

Grammar, punctuation and spelling, average scaled score108

108, 3 above the England average of 105.

Pupil numbers and mix

342 pupils on roll, with places for 315

Eligible for free school meals15.5%

15.5%, 11 percentage points below the England average of 26.5%.

English as an additional language2.9%

2.9%, 18.7 percentage points below the England average of 21.6%.

Special educational needs support19.3%

19.3%, 4.5 percentage points above the England average of 14.8%.

Education, health and care plan2.3%

2.3%, 3.7 percentage points below the England average of 6%.

Schools near The Grove School

SchoolDistanceOfstedResults
Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School0.5 milesOfsted: Good95% met the expected standard
Dartington Church of England Academy2 milesOfsted: Good72% met the expected standard
Park School2 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published
Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School2 milesReport card: Needs attention to strong standard91% met the expected standard
St Christophers School3 milesNo Ofsted inspectionNot published

School details

School type
Community school
Sector
Local authority maintained
Age range
3 to 11
Gender
Mixed
Nursery classes
Yes
Headteacher
Mrs Hilary Priest
Phone
01803862018
Website
the-grove-primary.devon.sch.uk
Address
The Grove, Totnes, TQ9 5ED
Local authority
Devon
URN
113234

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.