Grove House School

About Grove House School

Grove House School is a free school special in Brentwood, Essex, England, for pupils aged 8–19. It has 126 pupils on roll. It is part of SEAX TRUST. At GCSE, pupils achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.4 (2025/26). At the end of Key Stage 2, 0% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 26.5% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 3.8% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority

Essex →

School Type

Free schools special

Age Range

Ages 8–19

Gender

Mixed

Pupils / Capacity

126 / 130 (97%)

Sixth Form

Has a sixth form

Nursery

No Nursery Classes

Religious Character

None

Who attends this school — useful context if you’re considering teaching here.

Source: DfE School Census, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2025/26, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Staffing at this school, with the trend over recent years — useful if you’re considering working here.

Data for the 2024/25 academic year (trend lines show 3 years). Source: DfE School Workforce Census, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. State-funded schools only.

How this school is funded and where the money goes — per pupil.

Source: DfE school finance returns (CFR for council-maintained schools, AAR for academies), 2024-25, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Per-pupil figures are calculated from total income/expenditure.

Contact Details

Address

Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9DA

Phone

01277361498

Head Teacher

Lisa Christodoulides

Website

http://grovehouseschool.co.uk/

Academy Trust

Frequently asked questions

What type of school is Grove House School?

Grove House School is a free school special in Brentwood, Essex, England, for pupils aged 8–19.

How many pupils does Grove House School have?

Grove House School has 126 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

How does Grove House School perform at GCSE?

Pupils at Grove House School achieved an average Attainment 8 score of 2.4 in 2025/26.

How does Grove House School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?

0% of pupils at Grove House School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Is Grove House School part of an academy trust?

Yes — Grove House School is part of SEAX TRUST.

Where is Grove House School?

Grove House School is located at Sawyers Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex, CM15 9DA.