The Grove Junior School
Details
| Age Range | 7-11 years |
| Gender | Mixed |
| Type | Maintained school, Community school |
| Religious Character | Does not apply |
| Local Authority | Hertfordshire |
| Address | Dark Lane, AL5 1QB |
| School Website | www.thegrovejunior.co.uk/ |
| Telephone | 1582760031 |
| URN | 117258 |
School Census
| Total | 357 |
| Girls/Boys | 188/169 |
| Girls/Boys Ratio | 52.7%/47.3% |
| % pupils where English not first language | 12.9% |
| No. pupils eligible for free school meals | 26 |
| Percentage of eligible pupils with SEN support | 17.4% |
Ofsted Ratings
Ofsted Inspections
The latest Ofsted inspection was on 07/03/2013 and the overall effectiveness rating was Good.
| Start Date | Ofsted Rating |
|---|---|
| 07/03/2013 | Good |
| 12/01/2010 | Requires improvement |
| Inspection Date | 07/03/2013 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Outstanding |
| Inspection Date | 12/01/2010 |
| Quality of Education | No Judgement |
| Behaviour and Attitudes | No Judgement |
| Personal Development | No Judgement |
| Effectiveness of Leadership and Management | Requires improvement |
Ofsted Inspection Timeline
Primary Results
| Primary Results 2024 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 77% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 15% |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | - |
| Writing Progress | - |
| Maths Progress | - |
| Primary Results 2023 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 74 |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 12 |
| Reading | 109 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 2.2 |
| Writing Progress | 0.8 |
| Maths Progress | 1.4 |
| Primary Results 2019 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 79% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 26% |
| Reading | 108 |
| Maths | 107 |
| Reading Progress | 1.1 |
| Writing Progress | 0.4 |
| Maths Progress | -0.4 |
| Primary Results 2018 | |
| Type | Score |
|---|---|
| Pupils meeting the expected standard | 81% |
| Pupils achieving at a higher standard | 20% |
| Reading | 110 |
| Maths | 108 |
| Reading Progress | 1.0 |
| Writing Progress | -0.3 |
| Maths Progress | -0.4 |
Parents View
| My child is happy at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 0% |
| My child feels safe at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 81% |
| agree | 18% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| The school makes sure its pupils are well behaved. | |
| strongly agree | 64% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| My child has been bullied and the school dealt with the bullying quickly and effectively. | |
| strongly agree | 5% |
| agree | 5% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 1% |
| don't know | 9% |
| not applicable | 78% |
| The school makes me aware of what my child will learn during the year. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 33% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| When I have raised concerns with the school they have been dealt with properly | |
| strongly agree | 42% |
| agree | 23% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| not applicable | 29% |
| Does your child have special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND)? | |
| yes | 18% |
| no | 82% |
| My child has special educational needs and/or disabilities, and the school gives them the support they need to succeed. | |
| strongly agree | 50% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| dont know | 13% |
| The school has high expectations for my child. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 35% |
| disagree | 4% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 6% |
| My child does well at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 62% |
| agree | 34% |
| disagree | 1% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 3% |
| The school lets me know how my child is doing. | |
| strongly agree | 57% |
| agree | 41% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| There is a good range of subjects available to my child at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 65% |
| agree | 32% |
| disagree | 2% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 1% |
| My child can take part in clubs and activities at this school. | |
| strongly agree | 67% |
| agree | 27% |
| disagree | 3% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 2% |
| The school supports my child's wider personal development. | |
| strongly agree | 55% |
| agree | 37% |
| disagree | 5% |
| strongly disagree | 0% |
| don't know | 4% |
| I would recommend this school to another parent. | |
| yes | 98% |
| no | 2% |
Ethnicity
| time period | 2023-24 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.4% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.6% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 4.7% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 3.1% |
| indian ethnic origin | 2.8% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.1% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| white and black african ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other asian background ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
| time period | 2022-23 |
| white british ethnic origin | 74.5% |
| any other white background ethnic origin | 5.3% |
| chinese ethnic origin | 4.2% |
| indian ethnic origin | 3.4% |
| white and asian ethnic origin | 2.5% |
| african ethnic origin | 2.2% |
| any other mixed background ethnic origin | 1.7% |
| pakistani ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| bangladeshi ethnic origin | 1.4% |
| white and black caribbean ethnic origin | 0.8% |
| any other ethnic group ethnic origin | 0.6% |
Nearby Schools
The Grove Infant and Nursery School
(0.05 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Dark Lane, , AL5 1QD
High Beeches Primary School
(0.36 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 5-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Aldwickbury Crescent, , AL5 5SD
Aldwickbury School
(0.37 mi)
Ofsted Rating: None
Age: 4-13, Gender: Boys
Address: Aldwickbury School, Harpenden, AL5 1AD
Crabtree Infants' School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 4-7, Gender: Mixed
Address: Crabtree Lane, , AL5 5PU
Crabtree Junior School
(0.52 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 7-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: Crabtree Lane, , AL5 5PU
St Dominic Catholic Primary School
(0.61 mi)
Ofsted Rating: Outstanding
Age: 3-11, Gender: Mixed
Address: St Dominic Catholic Primary School, , AL5 1PF