The Grove

URN: 145917 • London N17 6AR

Overview

Name
The Grove
URN
145917
Type
Free schools special
Phase
Not applicable
Status
Open
Gender
Mixed
Religious
None
Admissions
Non-selective
Trust
SEARCH EDUCATION TRUST
Private
No
Ofsted rating
Outstanding
Ranking score
64.0 / 100
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Leadership & Contact

Headteacher
Lucia Santi (since 2025)
Telephone
02038766555
Website
Visit
Address
Downhills Park Road, London N17 6AR

Summary

The Grove School, located in Haringey, London, is a free special school catering to students aged 5–19 with a primary diagnosis of autism. With a current enrolment of 147 pupils, the school aims to provide tailored educational experiences that address the unique strengths and needs of each child. The Grove emphasizes a holistic approach to education, focusing not only on academic achievement but also on social, emotional, and personal development.

The school’s ethos is built around the principles of inspiring excellence, championing potential, and empowering learning. Staff work collaboratively with families to ensure that students develop independence and life skills, which are essential for building confidence and self-esteem. The Grove also provides access to a range of skilled professionals, including therapists, to support individual learning programmes.

Community engagement is a key aspect of The Grove's mission, as the school actively collaborates with mainstream colleagues within the SEARCH Education Trust. This partnership aims to share best practices and enhance the educational experience for all students, ensuring that parents and carers are supported and informed throughout their child's educational journey.

Key details

LA
Haringey
Age range
5 - 19
Boarders
No boarders
Sixth form
Has a sixth form
Trust
SEARCH EDUCATION TRUST
Capacity
125
Pupils
147
Boys
108
Girls
39
FSM %
39.70
Open date
2018-09-01
Close date
Last Ofsted
2023-03-01
Next inspection
Data snapshot
2025-07-14
County

Trends

DatePupilsBoysGirlsCapacityFSM%
2025-07-14 147 108 39 125 39.70
2024-09-11 128 99 29 125 42.50
2023-09-11 109 93 16 125 47.40
2022-09-11 109 93 16 104 47.40
2021-09-11 92 81 11 104 53.20
2020-09-11 66 56 10 104 47.40

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