The Grove Primary School
🇬🇧 Official data · 2025Consett, North East DH8 8AP · County Durham
#775 of 811 primary schools in North East
#15310 of 15,697 nationally
About The Grove Primary School
The Grove Primary School is a local authority primary located in Consett, in the County Durham local authority of North East, England. It caters for Ages 2–11. In 2025 it enrolled 179 students. Community, voluntary-aided, voluntary-controlled and foundation schools maintained by the local authority; free to attend.
Its Success Index (England) is 9.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of primary schools in England and 775th of 811 ranked primary schools in North East. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15th percentile), and its weakest is ks2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (6th percentile).
Other published figures: pupils on roll 179; capacity filled 89.5%.
There are 18 schools in Consett; The Grove Primary School ranks 15th of 17 scored schools there.
Success Index (England) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against primary schools across England.
- KS2: reading, writing & maths expected standard (35%)38%
- KS2: higher standard (20%)0%
- KS2: reading progress (10%)–
- KS2: maths progress (10%)–
- Progress 8 (20%)–
- Attainment 8 (30%)–
- Grade 5+ in English & maths (15%)–
- A level points per entry (10%)–
- Community advantage (fewer pupils on free school meals) (15%)42.7%
The Success Index (England) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for The Grove Primary School by the official sources.
- Pupils on roll
- 179
- Number of pupils in the latest school census.
- Free school meals
- 42.7%
- Percentage of pupils eligible for free school meals.
- Capacity filled
- 89.5%
- Pupils on roll as a share of the school's reported capacity.
- KS2 expected standard (RWM)
- 38%
- Share of pupils meeting the expected standard in reading, writing and maths.
- KS2 higher standard (RWM)
- 0%
- Share of pupils reaching the higher standard in reading, writing and maths.
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Schools near The Grove Primary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (England).
St Pius Xth Catholic Primary School, Consett
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
75 students · 206 m away
St Mary's Catholic Primary School, Blackhill
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 5–11
202 students · 1.2 km away
Moorside Primary Academy
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
123 students · 1.4 km away
Delta Independent School
Consett · Independent secondary · Ages 13–16
46 students · 1.4 km away
Benfieldside Primary School
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
· 1.7 km away
St Patrick's Catholic Primary School, Consett
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 3–11
372 students · 1.9 km away
Consett Infant School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 4–7
153 students · 1.9 km away
Castleside Primary School
Consett · Academy primary · Ages 2–11
83 students · 2.0 km away
Consett Academy
Consett · Academy secondary · Ages 11–18
1,493 students · 2.2 km away
Consett Junior School
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 7–11
228 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Local authority primary schools in North East with a comparable Pupils on roll.
Lambton Primary School
Washington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
William Cassidi Church of England Aided Primary School
Stockton-on-Tees · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
Staindrop CofE (Controlled) Primary School
Darlington · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
179 students
Leadgate Primary School - Split Site
Consett · Local authority primary · Ages 2–11
180 students
Kirk Merrington Primary School
Spennymoor · Local authority primary · Ages 4–11
180 students
Washingwell Community Primary School
Newcastle-upon-Tyne · Local authority primary · Ages 3–11
181 students
Frequently asked questions
Is The Grove Primary School a good school?
The Grove Primary School has a Success Index (England) of 9.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of primary schools in England) and ranks #775 of 811 in North East. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does The Grove Primary School rank in North East?
The Grove Primary School ranks #775 of 811 primary schools in North East and #15310 of 15,697 nationally on the Success Index (England) (2025 data).
How many students attend The Grove Primary School?
The Grove Primary School had 179 students in 2025.
Is The Grove Primary School a primary school or a secondary school?
The Grove Primary School is classified as a primary covering Ages 2–11. It is a local authority school.
What other schools are near The Grove Primary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of The Grove Primary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (England) and distance, and can be compared side by side.