The short version
At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2023).
- Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2023
- The school is at capacity (98% full)
- 2% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, below the national average
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 3–7
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 265
- Capacity
- 98%
- FSM
- 2.4%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Ms Andrea Sharkey (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
- Nursery
- Yes
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection: Outstanding
4 official reports linked on this page, including 3 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QD
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Grove Junior School
Primary · Very close
Aldwickbury School
Independent · 563m away
Crabtree Infants' School
Primary · 899m away
Crabtree Junior School
Primary · 933m away
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
Primary · 1.1km away
Harpenden Academy
Primary · 1.4km away
Katherine Warington School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Sir John Lawes School
Secondary · 1.7km away
Questions parents ask
What is The Grove Infant and Nursery School's Ofsted rating?
The Grove Infant and Nursery School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in November 2023. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Grove Infant and Nursery School?
The Grove Infant and Nursery School currently has 265 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Grove Infant and Nursery School take?
The Grove Infant and Nursery School caters for pupils aged 3 to 7. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Grove Infant and Nursery School?
The Grove Infant and Nursery School is in Harpenden, AL5 1QD, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Grove Infant and Nursery School have a sixth form?
No, The Grove Infant and Nursery School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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