Compare Grove Academy and King's Academy Binfield and The Piggott School

Q: How are these comparisons built?

We align public datasets side-by-side. Headline Ofsted judgement and publication date are shown when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; free users see rounded values.

Q: What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded Section 8 visits do not replace the last graded judgement. We continue to show the latest graded judgement until a new graded inspection is published.

Q: Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are Pro features. Everyone can still compare approximate values.

Q: How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then consider distance and travel, roll versus capacity, and the admissions policy. Visit the school, ask about pastoral support and enrichment, and ensure it fits your child’s needs.

Q: What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; review capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and look at trust or local authority governance. Read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding details.

Comparison of all-through schools: Grove Academy (All-through) in Slough; King's Academy Binfield (All-through) in Bracknell; The Piggott School (All-through) in Reading — covering Ofsted outcomes, size, FSM%, governance, capacity & more.

At a glance

This page compares Grove Academy, King's Academy Binfield and The Piggott School. They are all-through phase and free schools and academy converter type located around Slough, Berkshire, Bracknell, Berkshire and Reading, Berkshire. The strongest headline Ofsted judgement here is 2 (King's Academy Binfield), published Dec 2022. The lowest is 4 (Grove Academy), published May 2022. The most recent inspection on record is for King's Academy Binfield (Dec 2022). average roll around ≈ 1,450, combined total ≈ 4,400, typical FSM 15–20%, range 5–10%–30–35%; spread across trusts such as The Slough and East Berkshire C of E Multi Academy Trust, King's Group Academies and AGAPE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST.

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Attribute	Grove Academy SL1 2SR	King's Academy Binfield RG42 4FS	The Piggott School RG10 8DS
Phase / Type	All-through • Free schools	All-through • Free schools	All-through • Academy converter
Location	Slough Berkshire SL1 2SR	Bracknell Berkshire RG42 4FS	Reading Berkshire RG10 8DS
Latest Ofsted	4 5 May 2022	2 8 Dec 2022	2 9 Jan 2018
Ofsted report	—	—	—
Pupils (roll)	≈ 1,100 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,450 🔒 Unlock exact pupils	≈ 1,900 🔒 Unlock exact pupils
FSM %	30–35% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	10–15% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %	5–10% 🔒 Unlock exact FSM %
Capacity	1940	1850	1548
Capacity utilisation	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Under capacity 🔒 View exact %	Over capacity 🔒 View exact %
Age range	—	—	—
Gender	Mixed	Mixed	Mixed
Admissions policy			Non-selective
Trust / Local authority	The Slough and East Berkshire C of E Multi Academy Trust	King's Group Academies	AGAPE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website	www.groveacademy.co.uk	www.kgabinfield.uk	www.piggottschool.org
Telephone	01753517359	01344306983	01189402357
SEN provision	None reported	None reported	None reported
Profile	View profile	View profile	View profile

Grove Academy

SL1 2SR

Phase / Type: All-through • Free schools
Location: Slough
Berkshire
SL1 2SR
Ofsted: 4 5 May 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,100 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 30–35% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: The Slough and East Berkshire C of E Multi Academy Trust
Website: www.groveacademy.co.uk
Telephone: 01753517359

King's Academy Binfield

RG42 4FS

Phase / Type: All-through • Free schools
Location: Bracknell
Berkshire
RG42 4FS
Ofsted: 2 8 Dec 2022
Pupils: ≈ 1,450 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 10–15% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: King's Group Academies
Website: www.kgabinfield.uk
Telephone: 01344306983

The Piggott School

RG10 8DS

Phase / Type: All-through • Academy converter
Location: Reading
Berkshire
RG10 8DS
Ofsted: 2 9 Jan 2018
Pupils: ≈ 1,900 🔒 Exact value
FSM %: 5–10% 🔒 Exact %
Trust / LA: AGAPE MULTI ACADEMY TRUST
Website: www.piggottschool.org
Telephone: 01189402357

Map of compared schools

How are these comparisons built?

We line up public school data side-by-side. Ofsted “headline” judgement is shown with the publication date when available. Exact pupil counts and precise FSM% are available to Pro users; everyone sees rounded values.

What if a school has a recent ungraded visit?

Ungraded visits (Section 8) check whether the previous graded judgement still stands, but do not replace it. We keep the latest graded judgement as the headline until a new graded inspection is published.

Why can’t I see exact numbers?

To keep the service sustainable, we show approximate pupils and bucketed FSM% to free users. Upgrade to AllSchools Pro to unlock precise figures and exports.

How should I choose a school?

Start with the most recent graded Ofsted judgement, then check whether it aligns with your child’s needs. Look at distance and travel, typical class sizes (roll vs capacity), and the school’s admissions policy. Speak to the school, arrange a visit, and ask about pastoral support and enrichment.

What should I look for when comparing schools?

Compare headline Ofsted and publication dates for recency; check FSM% and local context; scan capacity utilisation (under, near, or over capacity); and review trust/local authority for governance. If available, read the official Ofsted report for curriculum and safeguarding detail.