The Grove Junior School
URN: 117258 • Harpenden AL5 1QB
Overview
- Name
- The Grove Junior School
- URN
- 117258
- Type
- Community school
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 65.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lorna Urquhart (since 2025) , Headteacher
- Telephone
- 01582760031
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Dark Lane, Harpenden AL5 1QB
Summary
The Grove Junior School is a mixed community primary school located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, accommodating 355 pupils with a capacity of 360. The school prioritises a supportive and inclusive environment, focusing on emotional literacy and mental health, alongside a commitment to British values. The leadership team, including the Head Teacher and governors, actively promotes a collaborative ethos among staff, parents, and the wider community.
The curriculum at The Grove Junior School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with detailed subject overviews available on their website. Each year group has a tailored termly overview to ensure that learning is sequenced effectively, fostering both knowledge and skills development. The school also places importance on assessment frameworks to track student progress.
In addition to academic offerings, The Grove Junior School encourages participation in various extracurricular activities, including sports clubs and school trips. The school maintains open communication with parents through newsletters and community news, ensuring that families are engaged and informed about school events and initiatives.
The curriculum at The Grove Junior School is designed to provide a well-rounded education, with detailed subject overviews available on their website. Each year group has a tailored termly overview to ensure that learning is sequenced effectively, fostering both knowledge and skills development. The school also places importance on assessment frameworks to track student progress.
In addition to academic offerings, The Grove Junior School encourages participation in various extracurricular activities, including sports clubs and school trips. The school maintains open communication with parents through newsletters and community news, ensuring that families are engaged and informed about school events and initiatives.
Useful links
- Governors (governance)
- SEND (sen)
- Mill On The Brue presentation to families – Summer 2025 (sen)
- School Calendar (calendar)
- Calendar (calendar)
- Sporting Events & Photos (calendar)
- Past events (calendar)
- Saturday Football Club – Reception to Year 3 (download)
- School Dinners (download)
- New to Year 3 parents July 2025 (download)
Nearby alternatives
- Wood End School (78.6)
- High Beeches Primary School (77.4)
- Crabtree Junior School (76.1)
- Crabtree Infants' School (71.6)
- Crabtree Infants' School (70.2)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 7 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- Capacity
- 360
- Pupils
- 355
- Boys
- 172
- Girls
- 183
- FSM %
- 9.00
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-12-08
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 355 | 172 | 183 | 360 | 9.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 359 | 164 | 195 | 360 | 9.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 347 | 155 | 192 | 360 | 6.10 |
| 2022-09-11 | 347 | 155 | 192 | 360 | 6.10 |
| 2021-09-11 | 339 | 158 | 181 | 360 | 5.00 |
| 2020-09-11 | 346 | 167 | 179 | 360 | 5.80 |
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