The Grove School
The Grove, Totnes, TQ9 5EDOpen in maps (opens in a new tab)
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
What Ofsted said
From the inspection on 7 November 2023
The Grove is a caring and inclusive school with an ethos of compassion and understanding. The school is ambitious and expects all pupils to do their very best. Pupils and staff have positive relationships. Pupils are keen to learn. Pupils are kind and polite. They treat each other with respect, reflecting the school's values and ethos. Pupils know that if they need support there are trusted staff who are ready to help them. Pupils know how to keep themselves safe, including when online. The 'Grove 100' provides all pupils, regardless of background, with character building experiences. Pupils also benefit from the 'Junior and Mini Duke' scheme, which celebrates pupils' involvement in extra-curricular activities. Pupils talk with pride of their involvement in the local community in events, such as the celebration of Elizabethan life. School council members take their responsibilities seriously. They understand that they are role models for other pupils. Older pupils are proud of their roles as sports leaders. They are keen to support younger pupils in playground games.
What the school should improve
- In some subjects in the wider curriculum assessment is not effective. Assessment is not used well to identify where pupils have misconceptions in their learning. This means the curriculum does not always ensure pupils build their knowledge effectively. The school must ensure that assessment is used effectively in all subjects.
- There is not a clear and successful approach to communicating with parents. As a result, some parents do not feel listened to or well informed about their child's education. Leaders need to communicate more effectively with parents, so that they know about and understand the work the school is doing with their children.
Exam results
SATs results (key stage 2), 2024/25
48 pupils took the tests
Pupil numbers and mix
342 pupils on roll, with places for 315
Schools near The Grove School
| School | Distance | Ofsted | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| Totnes St John's Church of England Primary School | 0.5 miles | Ofsted: Good | 95% met the expected standard |
| Dartington Church of England Academy | 2 miles | Ofsted: Good | 72% met the expected standard |
| Park School | 2 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not published |
| Berry Pomeroy Parochial CofE Primary School | 2 miles | Report card: Needs attention to strong standard | 91% met the expected standard |
| St Christophers School | 3 miles | No Ofsted inspection | Not 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
- 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.