The Grove, based in St Leonards-on-Sea, provides secondary education, serving pupils aged 11 to 18. The school is a community school and operates as a mixed school. It follows a non-selective admissions policy. It does not have a designated religious character, which may suit families looking for a non-faith school. The school also offers a sixth form, allowing students to continue into post-16 education on site.
The Grove currently has around pupils on roll. The gender split is relatively balanced, with approximately % boys and % girls. The school has a diverse intake across different backgrounds and needs.
| Address: | Darwell Close, St Leonards-on-Sea, TN38 9JP |
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| School Type: | Community school |
| Education phase: | Secondary |
| Local authority: | East Sussex |
| Headteacher / Principal: | Mrs Fiona Calderbank |
| Religious character: | Does not apply |
| Admissions policy: | Non-selective |
| Unique reference: | 114602 |
| Age Range: | 11 - 18 |
| Gender: | Mixed |
| School Capacity: | 1252 |
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| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robsack Wood Primary Academy Whatlington Way , TN38 9TE | 3out of 4 | 670 yd | Academy converter | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Robsack Wood Community Primary School Whatlington Way , TN38 9TE | - not rated | 762 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| West St Leonards Primary School Harley Shute Road , TN38 8BX | - not rated | 935 yd | Community school | No | Mixed | More About School |
| West St Leonards Primary Academy Harley Shute Road , TN38 8BX | 3out of 4 | 935 yd | Academy sponsor led | No | Mixed | More About School |
| Churchwood Community Primary School Church-in-the-Wood Lane , TN38 9PB | - not rated | 1,052 yd | Community school | Yes | Mixed | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Grove Darwell Close , TN38 9JP | - not rated | 0 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Campus, , Edinburgh Road TN38 8HH | - not rated | 1,144 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| The St Leonards Academy Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | - not rated | 1,288 yd | Academy sponsor led | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Filsham Valley School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | - not rated | 1,292 yd | Community school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| William Parker Sports College Parkstone Road , TN34 2NT | - not rated | 2,759 yd | Voluntary controlled school | No | Boys | More About School |
| Ofsted Overall Effectiveness | Distance | Establishment Type | Has Nursery Classes | Gender | More Info | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Westerleigh School Hollington Park Road , TN38 0SE | - not rated | 905 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Leonard's College 17 Hollington Park Road , TN38 0SE | - not rated | 905 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| St Francis' Preparatory School Stone Ourt , Gillsmans Hill TN38 0SP | - not rated | 1,005 yd | Other independent school | Not Applicable | Not applicable | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Academy special converter | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
| Saxon Mount School Edinburgh Road , TN38 8HH | - not rated | 1,125 yd | Community special school | Not Applicable | Mixed | More About School |
School statistics for this postcode are based on Ofsted rankings.