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The Grove Special School - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
The Grove Special School
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The Grove Special School
- All-through
- Berwick-upon-Tweed TD15 2EN
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Outstanding
| Previous inspection | Good |
| Leadership and management | Outstanding |
| Early years provision | Outstanding |
| Sixth-form provision | Outstanding |
| Achievement of pupils | Outstanding |
| Quality of teaching | Outstanding |
| Behaviour and safety of pupils | Outstanding |
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Academic Progress: Students consistently make sustained and outstanding progress.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students鈥� behaviour and their attitudes are excellent. Extremely effective arrangements are in place to ensure that all students are very safe.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Timely intervention by well-trained, highly-focused staff allows students to catch up rapidly with their classmates.
Teacher Engagement: Experienced and well-trained staff provide exceptionally high levels of care and ensure that progress is outstanding.
Impact of Teaching on Student Progress: Continuing professional development is well linked to the performance management of the staff and students鈥� progress.
Strengths or Challenges with Teaching Staff: The teaching assistants are a huge strength of the school. They are very well trained and constantly focus on students鈥� well-being and academic achievements.
Opportunities for Parent Involvement: The school works closely with parents and ensures positive relationships.
Communication with Parents: Parents receive updates through the school's website and regular interactions.
Parent Satisfaction: Parents express pride and satisfaction with the school鈥檚 role in supporting their children.
Handling Conflicts and Concerns: Leaders are good at advising students about the next steps in their education and training, ensuring issues are resolved quickly.
Actions to Enhance Education Quality: Leaders ensure the quality of teaching improves and have a rigorous analysis of data to enhance student achievement.
Managing Bullying and Ensuring Safety: Staff are extremely vigilant, monitoring situations and sorting issues out very quickly.
Behaviour and Attitudes of Pupils: Students鈥� attitude to their work is exemplary, contributing to their outstanding progress.
Promoting Pupils' Welfare and Safety: Staff have excellent procedures and policies for safeguarding students, which are very effective.
Extracurricular Activities & Clubs: The school offers a range of clubs including breakfast club, after-school care, and a holiday club.
Balancing Academics with Extracurriculars: Students experience a range of activities such as outdoor pursuits, football, and visits, ensuring a balanced development.
Outdoor Facilities: The outdoor provision includes relevant opportunities like planting and growing vegetables used in cooking.
Career Counselling Services: The school advises students on the next steps in their education and training effectively.
Preparation for Next Key Stage: Students are well-prepared for transitions, especially into the sixth form.
Support for SEND: The provision for students with autistic spectrum disorders is outstanding.
Subjects Offered: Technology, art, and sports are strengths of the school. The curriculum provision is outstanding.
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The Grove Special School is a All-through, Co-Ed school located in Northumberland County, North East.
It has 51 students from age 2-19 yr with a student-teacher ratio of 7 : 1.
This school rated Outstanding by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | All-through | All-through | All-through |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Special Schools | Special Schools | Special Schools |
| 51动漫 grade |
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| Ofset report | Outstanding | Good | Good |
| Age range | 2-19 | 2-19 | 2-19 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Student teacher ratio | 7.3 | 6.9 | 8.4 |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | 0% |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 24th Feb 2025 - 28th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 1st Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 23rd Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 1st Mar 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |
Students Teachers
7 : 1
Student teacher ratio at The Grove Special School
Local authority ratio 16 : 1