Ofsted Report

Grovelands Primary School

Inspection dates 3-4 June 2025
Overall effectiveness Good

Leadership and management Good
Quality of teaching, learning and assessment Good
Personal development, behaviour and attitudes Good
Outcomes for pupils Good
Early years provision Good
Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Good

Summary of findings for parents/carers

This is a good school

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The school has successfully maintained its good standards since the last inspection.

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Pupils are acheiving well and making good progress across the school

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Pupils feel welcome, valued and safe.

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Relationships between staff and pupils are strong and respectful

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Safeguarding arrangements are effective.

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Pupils behave well throughout the school day. They show calmness, responsibility and respect.  

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The school works hard to improve attendance and support families

1

Reading, writing and maths are well taught.

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Staff quickly identify gaps and help pupils catch up effectively

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Most pupils become confident readers by the end of Year 2.

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Nursery and Reception provide a strong start to learning.

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Outdoor learning (including the school farm) is a strong feature.

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Pupils develop confidence, friendships and aspirations for the future

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Pupils with SEND are well supported and included

Areas for Improvement

1. Some wider subjects need strengthening

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In some subjects (outside English, maths, reading), key knowledge isn’t always clearly planned

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This can lead to gaps in pupils’ understanding.

2. Work isn’t always matched to pupils

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In some subjects, tasks are sometimes too easy or too difficult

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Teaching needs to be better adapted for different learners

GROVELANDS OFSTED REPORT

View Grovelands Ofsted Report from June 2025.

GROVELANDS FULL OFSTED REPORT

View full Grovelands Ofsted Report from February 2020.

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Grovelands School, Dunbar Drive,
Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 3UW.

Staff Contacts

  • Executive Headteacher: Mr Jon Goulding
  • Headteacher: Ms Joanne Campbell 
  • School Business Manager: Mrs Helen Fingerneissl
  • School Secretary: Mrs Carol Welfare
  • LAC Chair: Mr Steve Hayes 
  • Designated Safeguarding Lead: Mr Jon Goulding
  • Safeguarding Strategic Lead / Senior Mental Health Lead: Miss N Squires
  • Deputy DSLs:  Miss S Coates, Mr R Williams
  • SENCO: Mrs Karen Liddell 

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