How many pupils does The Grove Junior School have?

The Grove Junior School has 355 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.

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

82% of pupils at The Grove Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.

Where is The Grove Junior School?

The Grove Junior School is located at Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB.

The Grove Junior School

Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB

Not rated

Not yet inspected

Not inspected

Ofsted

82%

KS2 expected

Primary

Phase

7–11

Ages

355

Pupils

Mixed

Gender

Community school

Type

About The Grove Junior School

The Grove Junior School is a community school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11. It has 355 pupils on roll. At the end of Key Stage 2, 82% of pupils met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths. 9.1% of pupils are eligible for free school meals, and 10.6% have English as an additional language.

School Information

Local Authority: Hertfordshire →
School Type: Community school
Phase: Primary
Age Range: Ages 7–11
Gender: Mixed
Pupils / Capacity: 355 / 360 (99%)
Sixth Form: Does not have a sixth form
Nursery: No Nursery Classes
Religious Character: Does not apply

Pupil profile

2023/24

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

9.1%

Free school meals

10.6%

EAL

1.4%

SEN support

15.5%

EHC plan

Source: DfE School Census, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.

Results & performance

2023/24

Official Department for Education results, pupil destinations and attendance.

SATs results (Key Stage 2)

82%

Expected standard (RWM)

19%

Higher standard (RWM)

110

Avg reading score

109

Avg maths score

Attendance

2.9%

Overall absence

4.9%

Persistent absence

Source: Department for Education performance tables, 2023/24, licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Some independent schools’ qualifications (e.g. IGCSEs) are not all reflected in these figures.

Workforce

2024/25

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

19.59

Teachers (FTE)

↑ +2.0 vs 2023/24

19.5

Pupils per teacher

↓ -3.5 vs 2023/24

11.21

Teaching assistants (FTE)

↑ +0.0 vs 2023/24

£44,006

Avg teacher salary

Mean · 13% on leadership pay

↑ +£1,164 vs 2023/24

Teacher vacancies

0% rate

→ 0 vs 2023/24

2.8

Leadership (FTE)

↑ +0.6 vs 2023/24

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.

School finances

2024-25

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

£6,097

Spend per pupil

£6,088

Income per pupil

53%

Spent on teaching staff

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: Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB
Phone: 01582760031
Headteacher: Lorna Urquhart
Website: http://www.thegrovejunior.co.uk/

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Frequently asked questions

What type of school is The Grove Junior School?: The Grove Junior School is a community school in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, England, for pupils aged 7–11.
How many pupils does The Grove Junior School have?: The Grove Junior School has 355 pupils on roll, according to Department for Education data.
How does The Grove Junior School perform at Key Stage 2 (SATs)?: 82% of pupils at The Grove Junior School met the expected standard in reading, writing and maths at the end of Key Stage 2.
Where is The Grove Junior School?: The Grove Junior School is located at Dark Lane, Harpenden, Hertfordshire, AL5 1QB.

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