Grove Road Primary School
108%
Capacity
454
Pupils
2.6x
Demand
About Grove Road Primary School
Grove Road Primary School is a state-funded Does not apply primary school serving the Dacorum community, welcoming children from age 3 to 11. The school has 454 pupils on roll and is near full capacity (108% of 420 places). Nursery provision is also available on site.
Ofsted has rated Grove Road Primary School "Good", the school is led by headteacher Jon Flynn, it falls under Hertfordshire local authority.
In terms of academic performance, 69% of pupils met the expected standard in Reading, Writing and Maths at KS2 — above the national average. Additionally, ranked 4544th out of 13,686 schools in England. Additionally, 14th out of 47 in Dacorum.
Grove Road Primary School is a popular choice with families — it received 138 applications for 54 places, making it 2.6x oversubscribed. Of these, 47 were first-preference applications.
For children with special educational needs, the school offers support across 5 areas, including Specific Learning Difficulty (Dyslexia), Social, Emotional & Mental Health, Speech, Language & Communication and 2 more. Parents should contact the school's SENCO for specific details about provision.
On-site facilities at Grove Road Primary School include Dining Hall, Forest School, Sensory Room, Outdoor Playground, Sports Hall, Gymnasium, Chapel.
Beyond the classroom, pupils can take part in sports such as Athletics, Cricket, Netball, Football and 1 more, as well as clubs including Drama, Choir, Chess, Coding and 1 more.
The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals is 7.1%, which is well below the national average for primary schools in England.
For families exploring primary schools in Dacorum, Grove Road Primary School is one of the options available in the East of England region. Use Classpot to compare it side-by-side with nearby alternatives and find the best fit for your child.
Key Details
| School Type | Primary (State) |
| Age Range | 3 to 11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Address | Grove Road, Tring, Dacorum, HP23 5PD |
| Headteacher | Jon Flynn |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Number of Pupils | 454 |
| Free School Meals (FSM) | 7.1% |
| School Capacity | 454 / 420 (108% full) |
| Nursery Classes | Yes |
Ofsted Inspection Breakdown
27 Apr 2022Overall Effectiveness
Good
Latest inspection (27 Apr 2022): School remains Good
Source: Ofsted, 23 May 2014. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.
League Table Position
Based on KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths (69%)
4544th of 13,686
Nationally
472nd of 1,612
In East of England
14th of 47
In Dacorum
Source: Classpot analysis of DfE KS2 Reading, Writing & Maths data
KS2 SATs Results
2023/24Reading, Writing & Maths Combined
69%
Expected Standard
10%
Higher Standard
'22/23
68%
'23/24
69%
Source: Department for Education, 2023/24. National expected standard benchmark is around 65%.
SEND Support
Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.
Facilities
7Facilities may vary. Contact the school for current availability.
Extracurriculars
10Sports
Clubs & Activities
Activities may vary by term. Contact the school for current offerings.
Admissions
2025/26Oversubscribed54
138
Good Demand
Popular school with more applications than places
47 families put this school as their 1st choice (34% of all applications)
Source: Department for Education, 2025/26. Data reflects national offer day applications and offers.
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Contact Information
Grove Road, Tring
Dacorum, HP23 5PD
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