The Grove Academy
URN: 138507 • Watford WD25 9RH
Overview
- Name
- The Grove Academy
- URN
- 138507
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Requires improvement
- Ranking score
- 49.5 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Sarah Hennigan (since 2025) , Principal
- Telephone
- 01923674463
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Fourth Avenue, Watford WD25 9RH
Summary
The Grove Academy is a mixed primary academy located in Watford, Hertfordshire, with a current enrolment of 486 pupils and a capacity of 710. As a three-form entry school, it also offers a nursery that participates in the 30 hours free childcare scheme. The academy is part of the Aspire Academies Trust, which fosters collaboration among its member schools to enhance educational outcomes for all students.
The school is committed to inclusivity and aims to meet the diverse needs of its pupils through a supportive learning environment. The Grove Academy promotes five core values: Courage, Responsibility, Family, Respect, and Enjoyment, which are integrated into daily school life and celebrated during assemblies. The leadership team, led by Principal Mrs Hennigan, focuses on providing high-quality education and empowering students to navigate their learning journey effectively.
With generous school grounds, The Grove Academy enriches the educational experience by encouraging outdoor learning and community engagement. The school values the importance of building strong relationships with families and the local community, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive.
The school is committed to inclusivity and aims to meet the diverse needs of its pupils through a supportive learning environment. The Grove Academy promotes five core values: Courage, Responsibility, Family, Respect, and Enjoyment, which are integrated into daily school life and celebrated during assemblies. The leadership team, led by Principal Mrs Hennigan, focuses on providing high-quality education and empowering students to navigate their learning journey effectively.
With generous school grounds, The Grove Academy enriches the educational experience by encouraging outdoor learning and community engagement. The school values the importance of building strong relationships with families and the local community, ensuring that every child receives the support they need to thrive.
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Nearby alternatives
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (78.3)
- Holy Rood Catholic Primary School (75.0)
- Nascot Wood Junior School (73.0)
- St Joseph Catholic Primary School (72.7)
- Parkgate Junior School (72.4)
Key details
- LA
- Hertfordshire
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- ASPIRE ACADEMIES TRUST
- Capacity
- 710
- Pupils
- 486
- Boys
- 231
- Girls
- 255
- FSM %
- 32.30
- Open date
- 2012-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-11-30
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Hertfordshire
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 486 | 231 | 255 | 710 | 32.30 |
| 2024-09-11 | 507 | 241 | 266 | 710 | 34.40 |
| 2023-09-11 | 555 | 265 | 290 | 710 | 31.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 555 | 265 | 290 | 710 | 31.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 542 | 260 | 282 | 710 | 28.30 |
| 2020-09-11 | 584 | 289 | 295 | 710 | 21.30 |
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