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Get online at home

Home Access is a government drive which will help low-income families to get access to a computer and the internet to get online at home. Check to see if you are eligible. Click here>>>

Employment Opportunities

Grove currently has vacancies for a Teacher of Law (part time), and a Cover Supervisor (casual).

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Holiday dates

Easter Holidays:

Friday 2 April to Friday 16 April

Half term:

Monday 31 May to Friday 4 June

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Information on uniform purchase is available in the

Parents Zone Information Board

Recent letters home, click here

Absence Line

To report your child absent please call 01630 650020.

Welcome to the Grove website

Grove School is an 11 - 18 Mixed Comprehensive School in Market Drayton. HOW TO FIND US

It serves a wide area of North east Shropshire and parts of Staffordshire and currently has 1014 students on roll.

With specialist Language College status, the school is forward-looking, caring and has an exceptionally flexible curriculum offering a wide range of educational opportunities suited to all students. The recent OFSTED report recognised that Grove has many strengths and that consistent progress is being made . Exam results have shown consistent improvement in recent years: in 2009 a record 60% of Year 11 students achieved 5 or more Grades A*-C at GCSE and no student failed to achieve at least one qualification.

If you want to find out more, the About Grove link will lead you to on-line information on all aspects of the school. If you already have children at Grove we hope that you will find our website useful, interesting and informative.

Jane Radbourne
Headteacher

News from Grove

News Archive: 2004-2005>>> | 2005-2006>>> | 2006 - 2007>>> | 2007 - 2008>>> | 2008 - 2009>>> 2009 - 2010>>>

Language Masterclass

“It has inspired me further to go into a language profession.”

Information and photographs>>>

Australasia Day

Celebrating the day in style.

See pictures>>>

Rotary Young Chef of the Year competition

Cooking among young people is a growing interest and this popular competition sees Rhys going forward to the regional finals.

Further information and photographs>>>

Nail-Biting Finish

Year 8 Boys Rugby Team go on to win Shropshire County Rugby Festival at Shrewsbury Rugby Club.

See newspaper report and photographs>>>

Options Evening

Year 9 Options Evening was held on Wednesday 3 March at 7.00pm in the main Hall Grove School.

Full Options Book >>>

Examination Tips

Want to help your son or daughter prepare for examinations? See our Parent Guide and Year 11 after school class details here.

Votes are In!

Information and photo>>>

"Beaming in" now on "Junk to Funk!"

PTA activities.

Information and photo>>>

Can Dick Barton outwit the audacious criminals? Will he save the day?

Join us in a fast paced, tongue-in-cheek adventure soaked with intrigue and mystery, as intrepid sleuth Dick Barton faces evil arch enemies. You missed a treat if you didn't get to see it! UPDATED click for review by Bethan Davies>>>

Parent Governor Vacancy

We currently have a vacancy for a Parent Governor

Information >>>

Snowline

With the possibility of more inclement weather please tune into Shropshire Radio 96FM or check their website for school closures. Letter>>> regarding school closure.

School Admission Arrangements 2011/12

Notice to parents/carers of children aged 2 - 16 years of age.

Notice>>>

Special Awards Assemblies

Certificates of Credit, Merit & Distinction presented

Pictures and information>>>

A pinch of Cinnamon

Much Wenclock Open Art competition success

Information>>>

FutureChef in the making?

Jenny's tasty seabass with sesame broccoli and a lime & coriander dressing crowned winner.

UPDATED see further details >>>