The Grove Academy
The Grove Academy is a primary school (Academy sponsor led), ages 3–11, in Watford, WD25, in the Hertfordshire council area. It has 473 pupils in the published census. Latest Ofsted inspection (20 May 2025): Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas.
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Ofsted
Outstanding in 1 area, Good in 4 areas — inspected 20 May 2025.
| Area | Judgement |
|---|---|
Quality of education | Good |
Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
Personal development | Good |
Leadership and management | Good |
Safeguarding effective | Yes |
Early years | Outstanding |
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Term dates
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Results
| Measure | Result | Academic year |
|---|---|---|
KS2: expected standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 64 | 2024/25 |
KS2: higher standard in reading, writing & maths (%) | 0 | 2024/25 |
KS2 pupils | 70 | 2024/25 |
Pupils
| Measure | Pupils / percentage | Data period |
|---|---|---|
Pupils | 473 | 2025/26 |
Eligible for free school meals | 30.2% | 2025/26 |
English as an additional language | 46.1% | 2025/26 |
SEN support | 13.37% | 2024/25 |
Education, health and care (EHC) plan | 3.7% | 2024/25 |
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