The Grove Infant and Nursery School

URN: 117281 • Harpenden AL5 1QD

Overview

Name
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
URN
117281
Type
Community school
Phase
Primary
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
Does not apply
Admissions
Not applicable
Trust
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
69.7 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Andrea Sharkey (since 2025) , Headteacher
Telephone
01582761849
Website
Visit
Address
Dark Lane, Harpenden AL5 1QD

Summary

The Grove Infant and Nursery School is a community primary school located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, accommodating 265 pupils with a capacity of 270. The school is dedicated to fostering a happy and inspiring learning environment, which is reflected in its recent Ofsted report, where it received an outstanding rating in all areas in November 2023.

The school offers a broad curriculum designed to engage young learners and support their development. It places a strong emphasis on nurturing children's emotional well-being, as evidenced by workshops for parents on strategies for managing anxiety in children. The school community is active, with initiatives such as food bank collections, demonstrating a commitment to social responsibility.

Parents can stay informed through regular newsletters and the school's website, which provides essential information and updates. For further inquiries, the school can be contacted via email or phone. The Grove Infant and Nursery School aims to create a supportive and enriching environment for both children and their families.

Key details

LA
Hertfordshire
Age range
3 - 7
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Does not have a sixth form
Trust
Capacity
270
Pupils
265
Boys
140
Girls
125
FSM %
2.40
Open date
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-11-08
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County
Hertfordshire

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 265 140 125 270 2.40
2024-09-11 268 132 136 270 4.20
2023-09-11 315 158 157 270 5.30
2022-09-11 315 158 157 270 5.30
2021-09-11 312 143 169 270 5.00
2020-09-11 305 134 171 270 2.70

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