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The Grove Junior School

St Albans, AL5 1QBPrimaryAges 7–11MixedState
Ofsted Rating
Good
Dec 2022
KS2 Results
77%
meeting expected standard in RWM
Competition
N/A
No data
Ranking
🏆Top 25%
#2263 of 13,686 nationally

About The Grove Junior School

The Grove Junior School in St Albans is a state primary for pupils aged 7 to 11, and it is running very close to full capacity. With 355 pupils on roll against a capacity of 360, the school is effectively full, which suggests strong local demand. The proportion of pupils eligible for free school meals stands at 9%, a figure worth noting in context: while the national average for primary schools hovers around 23-24%, the Hertfordshire local authority average tends to be lower, so this school's intake is broadly representative of its area rather than especially disadvantaged or privileged. The school is non-denominational and mixed, drawing from the local community. Admission information is not detailed in the data, but the near-capacity numbers imply that securing a place is competitive, particularly for families moving into the area mid-year. The school shares a site with The Grove Infant and Nursery School, which is rated Outstanding by Ofsted and sits just 0. 1 km away, creating a natural feeder relationship for local families.

Key Details

School TypePrimary (State)
Age Range7 to 11 years
GenderMixed
Religious CharacterDoes not apply
AddressDark Lane, Harpenden, St Albans, AL5 1QB
HeadteacherLorna Urquhart
Local AuthorityHertfordshire
Number of Pupils355
Free School Meals (FSM)9.0%
School Capacity355 / 360 (99% full)

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Ofsted Inspection Breakdown

8 Dec 2022
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Overall Effectiveness
Good
Leadership & Management
Outstanding

Latest monitoring visit (8 Dec 2022): School remains Good

Source: Ofsted, 15 Apr 2013. Ratings: 1=Outstanding, 2=Good, 3=Requires Improvement, 4=Inadequate.

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AutismDyslexiaMental HealthSpeech & LanguageHearingVisionPhysicalLearning DifficultyOther

Source: Department for Education, 2024/25. Support availability based on current student population.

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The Grove Junior School has been rated "Good" by Ofsted. This means the school provides a good standard of education and effectively supports all pupils to succeed.