The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2019).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 79% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2019
- The school is at capacity (103% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
79%
+17.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
12%
+4.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+2.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
108
+3.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
111
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 9 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
11% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 23 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 14 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 46 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 674
- Capacity
- 100%
- FSM
- 19.2%
Governance
- Local authority
- Redbridge
- Head
- Ms Beverley Komorowska (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
8 official reports linked on this page, including 7 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Full inspection: Outstanding
May 2019 | Full Inspection
Short inspection
May 2018 | Short Inspection
Full inspection: Good
July 2014 | Full Inspection
Interim assessment
January 2013 | Interim assessment Interim assessment
Full inspection: Good
June 2010 | Full Inspection
Full inspection: Good
February 2007 | Full Inspection
Full inspection
February 2002 | Full Inspection
Location
Chadwell Heath Lane, Chadwell Heath, Romford, Essex, RM6 4XS
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmNewbridge School
Special school · 349m away
Chadwell Heath Academy
Secondary · 787m away
Barley Lane Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Chadwell Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Farnham Green Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Eastcourt Independent School
Independent · 1.5km away
Furze Infant School
Primary · 1.6km away
Mayfield School
Secondary · 1.6km away
Questions parents ask
What is Grove Primary School's Ofsted rating?
Grove Primary School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in June 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend Grove Primary School?
Grove Primary School currently has 674 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does Grove Primary School take?
Grove Primary School caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is Grove Primary School?
Grove Primary School is in Romford, RM6 4XS, in the Redbridge local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does Grove Primary School have a sixth form?
No, Grove Primary School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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