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
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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.

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

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
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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