The short version
Average SATs results. Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted (2022).
- SATs results are broadly in line with the national average, with 64% meeting the expected standard
- Rated Requires Improvement by Ofsted in 2022
- The school has significant spare capacity
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
64%
+2.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
0%
-8.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
0.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
106
+1.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
107
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 12 days per year on average — nearly a month of school.
18% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 22 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 11 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 43 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 486
- Capacity
- 68%
- FSM
- 32.3%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Head
- Mrs Sarah Hennigan (Principal)
Provisions
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Fourth Avenue, Watford, Hertfordshire, WD25 9RH
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmParkgate Infants' and Nursery School
Primary · 687m away
Stanborough Primary School
Independent · 698m away
Stanborough Secondary School
Independent · 787m away
Parkgate Junior School
Primary · 1.1km away
Kingswood Nursery School
Nursery · 1.1km away
Cherry Tree Primary School
Primary · 1.3km away
Coates Way JMI and Nursery School
Primary · 1.3km away
Knutsford Primary Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Grove Academy's Ofsted rating?
The Grove Academy was rated Requires Improvement at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Grove Academy?
The Grove Academy currently has 486 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Grove Academy take?
The Grove Academy caters for pupils aged 3 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Grove Academy?
The Grove Academy is in Watford, WD25 9RH, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
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