The Grove School

Contact details for the school

School Name: The Grove School
Address: Newcastle Road
Town/City: Market Drayton
County: Shropshire
Postcode: TF9 1HF
Country: 100071544572
Telephone Number: 01630 652121
Website:

Type of school

Phase: Secondary (ages 11-18)
Type: Academy converter
Religious Denomination: None
Admissions Policy: Non-selective
Established: 2018
Trust: Marches Academy Trust
Sponsor: The Marches Academy Trust

Staff and pupils

Headteacher: Mrs Sonia Taylor
Capacity: 1206
Gender: Mixed

The following details are from a census on 20 January 2022:
Number of pupils: 818 (50% boys & 50% girls)
Enrollment: 68% of capacity
Free school meal eligibility: 20.3%

Location and administration

URN: 146580
DfE Number: 893/4423
UKPRN: 10081958
Region: West Midlands (E12000005)
District: Shropshire (E06000051)
Constituency: North Shropshire (E14000849)
Electoral Ward: Market Drayton East (E05008169)

Easting & Northing: 367992E, 334369N
Latitude & Longitude: 52° 54' 23.16" N 2° 28' 37.97" W
Plus Code: 9C4VWG4F+H4

External links

DfE Record: View record

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Governors

  • Mrs Elaine Bourne - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2024.
  • Mr David Cadwell - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2027.
  • Ms Sheila Halsall - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2027.
  • Mr Robert Hewer - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2027.
  • Mr Christopher Ingham - Local Governor. Appointed on 30 November 2020 (Elected by parents). Term runs until 30 November 2024.
  • Mr Peter Ingham - Chair of Local Governing Body. Appointed on 20 September 2022 (Appointed by GB/board). Term runs until 19 September 2023.
  • Mr Richard Kolbe - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2027.
  • Mr David Minnery - Local Governor. Appointed on 11 February 2023 (Appointed by foundation/Trust). Term runs until 10 February 2027.
  • Mrs Amy Roberts - Local Governor. Appointed on 12 March 2023 (Elected by school staff). Term runs until 11 March 2027.