The Grove Special School - Ofsted & School Info

The short version

At capacity. Rated Outstanding by Ofsted (2015).

Rated Outstanding by Ofsted in 2015
The school is at capacity (104% full)

School details

Published data

Profile

Type: Community special school
Ages: 2–19
Intake: Mixed

Numbers

Pupils: 52
Capacity: 100%
FSM: 24.4%

Governance

Local authority: Northumberland
Head: Mrs Penelope Derries (Headteacher)

Provisions

Sixth form: Yes
Nursery: Yes

Inspection record

Official links

Latest official reportOfsted

Official report availableMay 2025

School inspection

7 official reports linked on this page, including 6 earlier reports.

Read latest report View official history

Previous reports

School inspection

December 2019 | School Inspection

Full inspection: Outstanding

July 2015 | Full Inspection

Full inspection: Good

January 2012 | Full Inspection

Full inspection: Outstanding

July 2009 | Full Inspection

Full inspection: Good

July 2006 | Full Inspection

Full inspection

November 2000 | Full Inspection

Inspection links are sourced from official Ofsted provider pages and report PDFs.

Location

Grove Gardens, Tweedmouth, Berwick-upon-Tweed, Northumberland, TD15 2EN

Town setting

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Schools nearby

Within 2.5 km

Prior Park Primary School

Primary · 387m away

Berwick Community High School

Secondary · 726m away

Berwick Academy

Secondary · 726m away

St Cuthberts Catholic Primary School, Berwick

Primary · 1.0km away

Spittal Community Primary School

Primary · 1.3km away

Scremerston First School

Primary · 2.6km away

Questions parents ask

What is The Grove Special School's Ofsted rating?

The Grove Special School was rated Outstanding at its most recent inspection in May 2025. Full reports are linked on this page.

How many pupils attend The Grove Special School?

The Grove Special School currently has 52 pupils on roll, according to the latest Department for Education data.

What ages does The Grove Special School take?

The Grove Special School caters for pupils aged 2 to 19.

Where is The Grove Special School?

The Grove Special School is in Berwick-upon-Tweed, TD15 2EN, in the Northumberland local authority area. The map on this page shows the exact location and nearby schools.

Does The Grove Special School have a sixth form?

Yes, The Grove Special School has a sixth form, so pupils can continue to A-levels or equivalent qualifications without changing school.

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