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
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.
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.
Useful links
- Marshman Consulting Ltd (other)
- Safeguarding Padlet (other)
- Safeguarding Padlet (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Hellingly Community Primary School (61.5)
- Herstmonceux Church of England Primary School (61.3)
- Park Mead Primary School (57.9)
- Burfield Academy (54.3)
- Hawkes Farm Academy (52.9)
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
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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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