The Grove School Catchment Area
The Grove School is a academy converter secondary school in Market Drayton, Shropshire , serving pupils aged 11–18, with 815 pupils, and a capacity of 1206 places. Find catchment area guidance, admissions policy details and nearby secondary schools below.
11–18
Age range
815
Pupils
1,206
Capacity
68%
Fill rate
Requires improvement
Ofsted 2024
The Grove School Catchment Area Information
As an academy, The Grove School sets its own admissions criteria, agreed with Shropshire. The catchment area boundary is defined in the school's annual admissions policy, which may differ from the LA's general school admissions arrangements.
The official admissions policy — including the catchment boundary map — is published by Shropshire before each admissions cycle. Always verify your address with the council before submitting an application, as boundaries can change year to year.
Find Shropshire catchment area documents →The Grove School — School Information
- Full address
- Newcastle Road, Market Drayton, TF9 1HF
- Local authority
- Shropshire
- School type
- Academy converter
- Phase of education
- Secondary
- Age range
- 11–18 years
- Admissions policy
- Non-selective
- Free school meals
- 28.4% of pupils
- DfE URN
- 146580
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Frequently Asked Questions — The Grove School
Is The Grove School oversubscribed? ▾
The Grove School has a capacity of 1206 places and currently has 815 pupils enrolled. For the most up-to-date data, check with Shropshire.
What is the admissions policy for The Grove School? ▾
Admission to The Grove School is managed by Shropshire. When oversubscribed, places go to looked-after children first, then siblings, then catchment area distance. Always verify the current policy with the council before applying.
What age range does The Grove School cover? ▾
The Grove School is a secondary school in Market Drayton, Shropshire, serving pupils aged 11–18. For the latest information, visit the school's website or the DfE Get Information About Schools service.
What is the Ofsted rating for The Grove School? ▾
The Grove School was rated Requires improvement by Ofsted in 2024. Full inspection reports are available at reports.ofsted.gov.uk.