The short version
Above-average SATs results. At capacity. Rated Good by Ofsted (2013).
- SATs results are above the national average, with 82% meeting the expected standard (national: 62%)
- Rated Good by Ofsted in 2013
- The school is at capacity (99% full)
Performance
DfE published dataOfficial DfE Results
Reading, Writing & Maths
Expected standard
Pupils meeting expected level in all three
82%
+20.0pp vs nationalHigher standard
Pupils exceeding expected level
19%
+11.0pp vs nationalSubject scores
Reading
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
110
+4.0 vs nationalMaths
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
+4.0 vs nationalGrammar & spelling
Average scaled score (100 = expected)
109
Source: Department for Education Performance Tables 2024-25
Attendance
In practice: Pupils miss about 6 days per year on average — about two weeks of school.
7% of pupils miss 10% or more of school
Source: DfE School Census
Staffing
On average, 20 pupils share each qualified teacher, but with teaching assistants there's 1 adult for every 12 pupils.
Staff breakdown
Plus 31 other support staff
Source: DfE School Workforce Census
School details
Published dataProfile
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Ages
- 7–11
- Intake
- Mixed
Numbers
- Pupils
- 355
- Capacity
- 99%
- FSM
- 9%
Governance
- Local authority
- Hertfordshire
- Head
- Miss Lorna Urquhart (Headteacher)
Provisions
- Sixth form
- No
Inspection record
Official linksSchool inspection
6 official reports linked on this page, including 5 earlier reports.
Previous reports
Location
Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB
Town setting
Schools nearby
Within 2.5 kmThe Grove Infant and Nursery School
Primary · Very close
Aldwickbury School
Independent · 593m away
Crabtree Infants' School
Primary · 847m away
Crabtree Junior School
Primary · 883m away
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
Primary · 993m 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 Junior School's Ofsted rating?
The Grove Junior School was rated Good at its most recent inspection in December 2022. Full reports are linked on this page.
How many pupils attend The Grove Junior School?
The Grove Junior School currently has 355 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.
What ages does The Grove Junior School take?
The Grove Junior School caters for pupils aged 7 to 11. It is classified as a primary school.
Where is The Grove Junior School?
The Grove Junior School is in Harpenden, AL5 1QB, in the Hertfordshire local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.
Does The Grove Junior School have a sixth form?
No, The Grove Junior School does not have a sixth form. Pupils move to a different school or college for post-16 study.
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