Grove House School
URN: 141945 • Brentwood CM15 9DA
Overview
- Name
- Grove House School
- URN
- 141945
- Type
- Free schools special
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- None
- Admissions
- Trust
- SEAX TRUST
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 57.9 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Lisa Christodoulides (since 2025)
- Telephone
- 01277361498
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood CM15 9DA
Summary
Grove House School, located in Brentwood, Essex, is a free special school dedicated to supporting pupils with speech, language, and communication needs. With a current enrolment of 126 students, the school has a capacity of 130 and is committed to creating a nurturing environment where every child can thrive. The school operates under the SEAX Multi Academy Trust and emphasizes the importance of collaboration between home and school to foster student success.
The curriculum at Grove House is designed to cater specifically to the needs of its students, integrating support from a team of teachers, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that pupils receive tailored educational experiences that promote their individual growth and development. The school’s ethos encourages high expectations and aims to instill a sense of belonging among students.
Grove House School is not only focused on academic achievement but also on building a supportive community. The school actively engages with families and professionals to raise awareness of communication difficulties, providing a valuable resource for those affected. Open communication is a key priority, ensuring that parents feel involved and informed about their children's education and well-being.
The curriculum at Grove House is designed to cater specifically to the needs of its students, integrating support from a team of teachers, speech and language therapists, and occupational therapists. This multidisciplinary approach ensures that pupils receive tailored educational experiences that promote their individual growth and development. The school’s ethos encourages high expectations and aims to instill a sense of belonging among students.
Grove House School is not only focused on academic achievement but also on building a supportive community. The school actively engages with families and professionals to raise awareness of communication difficulties, providing a valuable resource for those affected. Open communication is a key priority, ensuring that parents feel involved and informed about their children's education and well-being.
Useful links
- The Local Governance Group (governance)
- School SEND Information (sen)
- Information Events (calendar)
- Upcoming Events/Training Courses (calendar)
- Newsletter 10th October 2025 (download)
- Exam Policies (other)
- Parents Guide to Admissions (other)
- Policies (other)
- Admissions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- The Endeavour School (56.8)
- Brentwood School (50.2)
- Endeavour Co-Operative Academy (49.4)
- Herington House School (48.3)
- Leverton Hall (45.2)
Key details
- LA
- Essex
- Age range
- 8 - 19
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Has a sixth form
- Trust
- SEAX TRUST
- Capacity
- 130
- Pupils
- 126
- Boys
- 90
- Girls
- 36
- FSM %
- 24.50
- Open date
- 2015-09-01
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2023-12-06
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Essex
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 126 | 90 | 36 | 130 | 24.50 |
| 2024-09-11 | 128 | 88 | 40 | 130 | 23.50 |
| 2023-09-11 | 113 | 79 | 34 | 130 | 25.30 |
| 2022-09-11 | 113 | 79 | 34 | 105 | 25.30 |
| 2021-09-11 | 104 | 72 | 32 | 105 | 27.70 |
| 2020-09-11 | 102 | 73 | 29 | 105 | 24.80 |
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