Grove Primary School
URN: 140823 • Lowestoft NR33 8RQ
Overview
- Name
- Grove Primary School
- URN
- 140823
- Type
- Academy sponsor led
- Phase
- Primary
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Not applicable
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 55.3 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Rachel Kounnas (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01502538527
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Framfield Road, Lowestoft NR33 8RQ
Summary
Grove Primary School, located in Lowestoft, Suffolk, is a mixed academy with a current enrolment of 324 pupils, serving a capacity of 367. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive environment where every child is valued and encouraged to achieve their potential. The vision emphasizes the uniqueness of each child and the importance of family within the school community.
The curriculum at Grove Primary School is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on key concepts that ignite curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. It aims to provide meaningful experiences that represent all learners within the school community, facilitated by skilled educators who nurture and care for students.
Admissions to Grove Primary School include a nursery with 52 spaces, and parents are encouraged to visit the school to learn more about the transition process. Reception class admissions are managed by Suffolk County Council, and in-year applications can be made directly to the school. The school prioritizes a smooth transition for students at every stage of their educational journey.
The curriculum at Grove Primary School is designed to be broad and balanced, focusing on key concepts that ignite curiosity and enthusiasm for learning. It aims to provide meaningful experiences that represent all learners within the school community, facilitated by skilled educators who nurture and care for students.
Admissions to Grove Primary School include a nursery with 52 spaces, and parents are encouraged to visit the school to learn more about the transition process. Reception class admissions are managed by Suffolk County Council, and in-year applications can be made directly to the school. The school prioritizes a smooth transition for students at every stage of their educational journey.
Useful links
- Juniper Websites (other)
- Westwood Primary School (other)
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- Accessibility Statement (other)
- High Visibility Version (other)
- working in partnership with westwood primary school (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Woods Loke Primary School (75.0)
- Oulton Broad Primary School (73.1)
- Woods Loke Community Primary School (66.5)
- Carlton Colville Primary School (66.2)
- Somerleyton Primary School (62.4)
Key details
- LA
- Suffolk
- Age range
- 3 - 11
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Does not have a sixth form
- Trust
- THE ACTIVE LEARNING TRUST LIMITED
- Capacity
- 367
- Pupils
- 324
- Boys
- 154
- Girls
- 170
- FSM %
- 19.00
- Open date
- 2014-05-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2022-10-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Suffolk
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 324 | 154 | 170 | 367 | 19.00 |
| 2024-09-11 | 336 | 164 | 172 | 367 | 21.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 340 | 174 | 166 | 367 | 25.90 |
| 2022-09-11 | 340 | 174 | 166 | 367 | 25.90 |
| 2021-09-11 | 322 | 150 | 172 | 367 | 25.10 |
| 2020-09-11 | 335 | 159 | 176 | 367 | 22.20 |
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