Grovelands Community Primary School

URN: 114393 • Hailsham BN27 3UW

Overview

Name
Grovelands Community Primary School
URN
114393
Type
Foundation school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Good
Ranking score
65.2 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Jon Goulding (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01323840062
Website
Visit
Address
Dunbar Drive, Hailsham BN27 3UW

Summary

Grovelands Community Primary School, located in Hailsham, East Sussex, has been a cornerstone of the local community since 1934. As a mixed foundation school, it currently serves approximately 700 pupils, exceeding its capacity of 630. The school prides itself on its inclusive ethos, encouraging all children to explore their talents across academics, sports, and the performing arts. The school's motto, "Believe, Create, Achieve," reflects its commitment to fostering a growth mindset among students.

The curriculum at Grovelands focuses on developing essential skills in oracy, vocabulary acquisition, and reading. The school has identified key priorities for improvement, including enhancing adaptive teaching practices to ensure all pupils can succeed in an inclusive environment. This approach is supported by a dedicated staff team that strives for excellence in teaching and learning.

Grovelands Community Primary School values kindness, fairness, and respect, creating a safe and nurturing environment for its students. The school actively engages with parents and the wider community, promoting a collaborative approach to education and personal development. For more information, visit their website at www.grovelands-school.co.uk.

Key details

LA
East Sussex
Age range
2 - 11
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
630
Pupils
700
Boys
364
Girls
336
FSM %
25.50
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2020-02-05
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
East Sussex

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 700 364 336 630 25.50
2024-09-11 699 354 345 630 26.20
2023-09-11 700 361 339 630 26.10
2022-09-11 700 361 339 630 26.10
2021-09-11 708 369 339 630 22.30
2020-09-11 699 357 342 630 14.40

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